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adjective
- 1. inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous: "he had an impish look about him" Similar
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IMPISH definition: 1. showing a child's pleasure in enjoying yourself and making trouble: 2. showing a child's…. Learn more.
The meaning of IMPISH is of, relating to, or befitting an imp; especially : mischievous. How to use impish in a sentence.
impish. (ɪmpɪʃ ) adjective. If you describe someone or their behaviour as impish, you mean that they are rather disrespectful or naughty in a playful way. Gillespie is well known for his impish sense of humour. Synonyms: mischievous, devilish, roguish, rascally More Synonyms of impish. impishly adverb.
If you know someone who's playful and mischievous, you can describe them as impish. Your impish little brother probably gets away with all kinds of pranks because he's so cute. If you're impish, you might play practical jokes on people, tease them, tickle them, or be otherwise cheerfully annoying.
adjective. of or resembling an imp; mischievous. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˈimpishness, noun. ˈimpishly, adverb. Discover More. Other Words From.
IMPISH meaning: 1. showing a child's pleasure in enjoying yourself and making trouble: 2. showing a child's…. Learn more.
impish - naughtily or annoyingly playful; "teasing and worrying with impish laughter"; "a wicked prank"
Definition of impish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
An impish fear clutched my hand, so that I could not write any more that day. She wore an impish look, high cheekbones and the only lavender eyes Dean had ever seen. The Cheeky name is due to that impish grin.
Synonyms for IMPISH: mischievous, wicked, playful, roguish, puckish, prankish, waggish, pixie; Antonyms of IMPISH: grave, solemn, stern, grim, sober, staid, sedate.
