Mischief Definition

mischief
noun
  1. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
  2. the quality or nature of being harmful or evil

"Mischief" in song lyrics

See how mischief is used in real songs:

  • "Her lips wet a very particular mischief"
    Aesop Rock — Fumes
  • "Souls of Mischief"
    Almyghty Myghty Pythons (Souls of Mischief and The Pharcyde) — Curb Your Nerve
  • "Naughty By Nature, had my Soul filled with Mischief"
    Azeem — Oakland to Brooklyn

Usage tips for "mischief"

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