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impish in German

impish in German is schelmisch, koboldhaft, spitzbübisch — impish means playfully naughty, like a little devil.

impish in German

schelmisch
adj
Mischievous; of or befitting an imp.
koboldhaft
adj
Mischievous; of or befitting an imp.
spitzbübisch
adj
Mischievous; of or befitting an imp.

What does "impish" mean?

  1. adj Playfully naughty, like a little devil.
    "But the antics of Mr. Moore, though impish and impudent, are, after all, so amusing and so graceful that the governess, it is said, sometimes hides behind a tree to watch."
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impish in a sentence

  • But the antics of Mr. Moore, though impish and impudent, are, after all, so amusing and so graceful that the governess, it is said, sometimes hides behind a tree to watch.

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What is "impish" in German?
"impish" in German is schelmisch, koboldhaft, spitzbübisch. impish means: Playfully naughty, like a little devil.
Are there other ways to say "impish" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "impish": schelmisch, koboldhaft, spitzbübisch.
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