
Make mischief
Playful Nuance
Often suggests fun or harmless intentions, not serious trouble.
The twins decided to make mischief by hiding dad's shoes.
Context Sensitive
Used in casual settings; may be inapt in formal or serious contexts.
During the road trip, we made mischief by telling ghost stories.
Not Malicious
Implies behavior without intent to harm; more cheeky than harmful.
To make mischief, he photobombed all the wedding pictures.
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