as in mischief
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm
he exhibits the waggishness of a teenage boy
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Noun
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He was arrested hours later and charged with two counts of disorderly conduct, fifth-degree criminal mischief and two counts of third-degree harassment.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025 -
He was charged with burglary with assault, burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, and criminal mischief after a dispute with a moving truck driver.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One of the film’s standout moments — the early kidnapping sequence — captures that precision and playfulness.—
Tiana DeNicola,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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As for footwear, Kurt Geiger’s penchant for playfulness continues.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Waggishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waggishness. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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