C1nounrelationships
US/ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/
UK/ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/
bad behavior, usually by children, that is annoying but not very serious
In context
The boys were always getting into mischief when their parents were at work.
Give the kids something to do, or they'll make mischief.
She looked at me with a smile full of mischief.
Words that go with mischief
verb + noun
- get into mischiefThe puppy gets into mischief whenever we leave it alone.
- make mischiefSomeone is trying to make mischief between the two friends.
verb + preposition
- keep out of mischiefSummer camp keeps children out of mischief during the holidays.
adjective + preposition
- full of mischiefMy little nephew is full of mischief.
noun + preposition
- bit of mischiefIt was just a bit of harmless mischief.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The children did many mischiefs.Correct: The children got into a lot of mischief.