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mischievous

[/ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs/ or /mɪsˈtʃiː.vəs/]
adjective
travesso
1. playfully troublesome; causing minor harm or annoyance in a playful way
The mischievous child hid his mother's keys as a prank.
A criança travessa escondeu as chaves de sua mãe como uma brincadeira.
2. characterized by a playful desire to cause trouble or amusement
He had a mischievous grin on his face.
Ele tinha um sorriso travesso no rosto.
3. (of an action or behavior) intended to cause minor trouble or harm
Her mischievous laughter echoed through the hallway.
Sua risada travessa ecoou pelo corredor.
NYC Slang
cheeky; a little troublemaker
Synonyms
playfulimpishnaughtyroguishprankishteasingtroublesome
Antonyms
well-behavedobedientseriousresponsiblesolemn

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
travesso
most common translation; used for playful troublemakers
Rio de Janeiro
travesso
standard usage; sometimes 'pirangueiro' for more mischievous behavior
São Paulo
travesso
standard usage; also 'levado' for children
Portugal
travesso
standard usage; also 'levado da breca' for more serious mischief

Related Idioms & Phrases

up to mischief
get into mischief
full of mischief
a mischievous twinkle in one's eye
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