as in mischief
a natural disposition for playful behavior
the playfulness of the kitten can be quite amusing
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mischief
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But when temptation stirs and hearts wander, the whole town gets caught up in a swirl of romance, mischief and melody.—
Leia Mendoza,
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14 Aug. 2025 -
But when temptation stirs and hearts wander, the whole town gets caught up in a swirl of romance, mischief, and melody.—
Greg Evans,
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14 Aug. 2025
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“Playfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playfulness. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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