|
| mis·chief [ mísschif ] (plural mis·chiefs) |
noun |
|
| Definition: |
| |
1. naughty behavior: behavior, especially by children, that is undesirable or troublesome without being malicious
|
2. tendency to naughty behavior: a tendency to mildly troublesome or undesirable behavior such as teasing or practical jokes
|
3. injury or damage: injury or damage caused by the actions of somebody or something
|
4. source of harm or trouble: something or somebody that causes serious harm or trouble to others
(
dated
)
|
5. harmless troublemaker: somebody who causes or enjoys causing harmless trouble
(
dated
)
|
| [13th century. < Old French meschef< meschever "meet with misfortune" < chever "come to an end" < chef "head"] |
