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    mischievous

    US /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/

    ・

    UK /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

    B1TOEIC
    adj.AdjectiveDoing harm
    The mischievous child pulled the cat's tail
    adj.AdjectiveCheeky; playing tricks; naughty
    The mischievous child likes to hide and scare people who walked by.'

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    Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords

    08:48Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords
    • Someone who's mischievous might also be devious, so it warps into "mischievous." Espresso can make you go fast, so it gets contaminated with "express," hence "expresso." This word is traditionally pronounced "door" as in "endure," but since it kind of means sour, it's slowly becoming "dour." According to a 1996 American Heritage Dictionary survey, two-thirds of people preferred the traditional pronunciation,

      Someone who's mischievous might also be devious, so it warps into "mischievous." Espresso can make you go fast, so it gets contaminated with "express," hence "expresso." This word is traditionally pronounced "door" as in "endure," but since it kind of means sour, it's slowly becoming "dour." According to a 1996 American Heritage Dictionary survey, two-thirds of people preferred the traditional pronunciation,

    • Someone who's mischievous might also be devious.

      Someone who's mischievous might also be devious.

    B1

    Anne-Marie Imafidon: The former child genius reshaping the world of tech | BBC Ideas

    14:40Anne-Marie Imafidon: The former child genius reshaping the world of tech | BBC Ideas
    • So we have to make sure that we see how we can get rid of that mischievous behaviour.

      So we have to make sure that we see how we can get rid of that mischievous behaviour.

    • and then she gets into mischief." So, so we have to make sure that we see how we can get rid of that mischievous behaviours.

      and then she gets into mischief." So, so we have to make sure that we see how we can get rid of that mischievous behaviours.

    A2

    What You Didn’t Know About Sanrio Characters

    01:39What You Didn’t Know About Sanrio Characters
    • Kuromi is mischievous, rebellious, and tomboyous.

      Kuromi is mischievous, rebellious, and tomboyous.

    • Kuromi is mischievous, rebellious, and tomboyish.

      Kuromi is mischievous, rebellious, and tomboyish.

    B2

    Who is Labubu? The Story Behind Pop Mart's Global Phenomenon

    16:53Who is Labubu? The Story Behind Pop Mart's Global Phenomenon
    • This group of mischievous little elves are known for their devilish toothy smile and pointy ears.

      This group of mischievous little elves are known for their devilish toothy smile and pointy ears.

    • This group of mischievous little elves are known for their devilish, toothy smile and pointy ears.

      This group of mischievous little elves are known for their devilish, toothy smile and pointy ears.

    B2

    Learn about Yourself + Learn Vocabulary: The Animal Personality Test

    11:15Learn about Yourself + Learn Vocabulary: The Animal Personality Test
    • When I did this test with my mom, her number 1 was monkeys because she said that they're cheeky and mischievous.

      When I did this test with my mom, her number 1 was monkeys because she said that they're cheeky and mischievous.

    • Mischievous means that they get into dangerous things, like to do pranks on people.

      Mischievous means that they get into dangerous things, like to do pranks on people.

    A2

    Robert Irwin and Jimmy Play with an Adorable Baby Deer

    07:34Robert Irwin and Jimmy Play with an Adorable Baby Deer
    • and definitely just as mischievous, too.

      and definitely just as mischievous, too.

    • They're about as intelligent as toddlers and definitely just as mischievous, too.

      They're about as intelligent as toddlers and definitely just as mischievous, too.

    B1

    Why Do These Christmas Monsters Want To Destroy the World? | Monstrum

    07:28Why Do These Christmas Monsters Want To Destroy the World? | Monstrum
    • Kalikantzori are known to be very mischievous, peeing on food or putting out hearthfires.

      Kalikantzori are known to be very mischievous, peeing on food or putting out hearthfires.

    • Kallikantzeri are known to be very mischievous, peeing on food or putting out hearth fires.

      Kallikantzeri are known to be very mischievous, peeing on food or putting out hearth fires.

    B1

    18 Pokemon That Actually DIED in the Series

    19:4018 Pokemon That Actually DIED in the Series
    • While on a ghost catching mission at Pokemon Tower, our duo encounters a trio of mischievous Pokemon.

      While on a ghost catching mission at Pokemon Tower, our duo encounters a trio of mischievous Pokemon.

    • While on a ghost-catching mission at Pokémon Tower, our duo encounters a trio of mischievous Pokémon.

      While on a ghost-catching mission at Pokémon Tower, our duo encounters a trio of mischievous Pokémon.

    B2

    The Story of Marcus (Steamy Romance Novels) - [Warcraft Lore]

    20:57The Story of Marcus (Steamy Romance Novels) - [Warcraft Lore]
    • retribution." The mischievous smirk returned to her face.

      retribution." The mischievous smirk returned to her face.

    • The mischievous smirk returned to her face, "Well then, this is going to be fun."

      The mischievous smirk returned to her face, "Well then, this is going to be fun."

    B2

    The Great Bagel Rivalry: New York Versus Montreal

    03:09The Great Bagel Rivalry: New York Versus Montreal
    • (mischievous music)

      (mischievous music)

    • (mischievous music)

      (mischievous music)

    B2