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impish

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imp·ish  (mpsh)
adj.
Of or befitting an imp; mischievous.
impish·ly adv.
impish·ness n.
impish [ˈɪmpɪʃ]
adj
of or resembling an imp; mischievous
impishly  adv
impishness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.impish - naughtily or annoyingly playful; "teasing and worrying with impish laughter"; "a wicked prank"
implike, mischievous, pixilated, prankish, puckish, arch, wicked
playful - full of fun and high spirits; "playful children just let loose from school"
impish
adjective mischievous, devilish, roguish, rascally, elfin, puckish, waggish, sportive, prankish He is known for his impish sense of humour.
Translations
impish [ˈɪmpɪʃ] ADJ [expression, smile] → pícaro, travieso
impish [ˈɪmpɪʃ] adj → espiègle
impish
adj remark → schelmisch; smile, look also → verschmitzt; child also → lausbübisch
impish [ˈɪmpɪʃ] adj → malizioso/a, birichino/a
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