баловни́к — meaning in English

English meaning

• imp noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
• urchin noun A young child, especially a poor or mischievous one often seen roaming the streets.
• wanton adj Deliberately careless or cruel, showing no regard for consequences or morality.

Senses

баловни́к is used for these senses in English:

• imp (often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]
• urchin A mischievous child.
• wanton An overly playful person; a trifler.

imp — full definition

1. noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
2. noun A mischievous child.

urchin — full definition

1. noun A young child, especially a poor or mischievous one often seen roaming the streets.
2. noun A spiny, round sea creature that lives on the ocean floor.

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