impish

imp·ish

adj \ˈim-pish\

Definition of IMPISH

: of, relating to, or befitting an imp; especially : mischievous

— imp·ish·ly adverb

— imp·ish·ness noun

Examples of IMPISH

1. <the gang of impish children ran into the street, utterly oblivious to the traffic>

First Known Use of IMPISH

1652

Related to IMPISH

Synonyms: arch, devilish, elvish, espiègle, mischievous, knavish, leprechaunish, pixie (also pixy), pixieish, prankish, puckish, rascally, roguish, scampish, sly, tricksy, waggish, wicked

Related Words: antic, coltish, coy, frisky, frolicsome, kittenish, playful, sportful, sportive; gay, happy, lighthearted, whimsical; energetic, lively, spirited, sprightly; artful, crafty, cunning, trickish, tricky, wily; misbehaving, naughty, troublemaking; pestering, riling, teasing

Near Antonyms: grave, grim, sedate, sober, solemn, staid, stern

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Rhymes with IMPISH

blimpish, wimpish