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impish

[ˈɪm.pɪʃ]
adjective
travesso
1. playfully mischievous in a harmless or amusing way
The impish smile on her face suggested she was up to something fun.
O sorriso travesso no rosto dela sugeriu que ela estava planejando algo divertido.
2. characteristic of or resembling an imp; having a teasing, playful quality
He gave an impish wink before revealing the surprise.
Ele deu uma piscada travessa antes de revelar a surpresa.
NYC Slang
cheeky, full of shenanigans
Synonyms
mischievousplayfulprankishroguishcheekyimpudentwaggish
Antonyms
serioussolemngravewell-behavedobedient

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
travesso
most common translation; can also use 'brincalhão'
Rio de Janeiro
travesso
commonly used; informal and colloquial
São Paulo
travesso
standard usage; 'levado da breca' also used informally
Portugal
travesso
standard Portuguese; 'malandrim' for more mischievous connotation

Related Idioms & Phrases

impish grin
impish humor
with an impish twinkle in one's eye
impish nature
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