Impish Meaning in English
word
ˈɪmpɪʃ
IM-pish
ɪmpˈɪʃ
im-PISH
Definition
Having or showing a playful desire to cause trouble in a harmless or amusing way; like a misbehaving child or a naughty little creature.
Usage & Nuances
'Impish' is mildly mischievous, suggesting harmless, playful naughtiness, often in children or people acting in a childlike way. It’s usually positive and not meant to indicate real trouble or malice. Common in 'impish grin/smile/look.'
Spanish: travieso - pícaroPortuguese (BR): arteiro - travessoPortuguese (PT): traquinas - travessoChinese (Simplified): 调皮的 - 顽皮的Chinese (Traditional): 調皮的 - 頑皮的Hindi: शरारती - नटखटArabic: مُشاكِس - شقيBengali: দুষ্টুমি-পূর্ণ - ছলনাময়Russian: шалый - озорнойJapanese: いたずらっぽい - おちゃめなVietnamese: tinh nghịch - ranh mãnhKorean: 장난기 있는 - 짓궂은Turkish: yaramaz - muzırUrdu: شرارتی - شوخIndonesian: tinh nghịch - nghịch ngợm
Example Sentences
The boy gave his mother an impish smile.
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She had an impish look in her eyes.
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The puppy's impish behavior made everyone laugh.
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He shot her an impish grin before hiding the cookies.
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"Stop being so impish!" the teacher laughed.
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Her impish humor keeps everyone on their toes.
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