mischief-making
nounUK /ˈmɪs.tʃɪfˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/
US /ˈmɪs.tʃəfˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/
The act of doing playful things that cause small trouble.
The kids' mischief-making kept the babysitter busy all evening.
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2. The activity of stirring up minor trouble or discord among people.
His mischief-making at the office turned coworkers against each other.
3. Playful, harmless naughtiness, especially by children.
A bit of mischief-making at the sleepover left the living room in chaos.
4. Behavior intended to cause annoyance or petty disruption.
The mischief-making of a few students disrupted the whole class.