悪戯 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hoax noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
- mischief noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.
- monkey business noun Dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
- practical joke noun A trick played on someone to make them look foolish and to amuse everyone else, carried out through actions or objects rather than words.
- prank noun A playful trick or joke played on someone, usually harmless.
Senses
悪戯 is used for these senses in English:
- hoax Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
- mischief (uncountable) Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.
- monkey business Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
- practical joke A playful trick done for amusement to the detriment of someone else.
- prank A practical joke or mischievous trick.
hoax — full definition
- noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
- verb To trick someone into believing something false.
mischief — full definition
- noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.
- noun Harm or damage caused to someone or something.