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impish

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/ˈɪmpɪʃ/ · im-pish

characterized by a playful mischievousness; impish behavior is often amusing or naughty.

Meanings

adjectiveliterary

characterized by a playful mischievousness; impish behavior is often amusing or naughty.

ایک کھیل کے مظاہرہ کی خصوصیت رکھنے والا، شرارتی طرز عمل اکثر دلچسپ یا بدتمیز ہوتا ہے۔

شیطانی

shaitanī

mischievous playful naughtyشرارتیبدمزاجہنر مند

serious grave soberسنجیدہمؤثرپرامن

The child gave an impish smile, ready for fun.

بچے نے ایک شیطانی مسکراہٹ دی، مزے کے لیے تیار۔

Bachay ne aik shaitanī muskurāhat di, mazay ke liye tayār.

Her impish nature often got her into trouble.

اس کی شیطانی فطرت اکثر اسے مصیبت میں ڈال دیتی تھی۔

Us ki shaitanī fitrat aksar use mushkil mein daal deti thi.

He made an impish joke that lightened the mood.

اس نے ایک شیطانی مذاق کیا جس نے ماحول کو خوشگوار کر دیا۔

Us ne aik shaitanī mazaq kiya jis ne mahol ko khushgawar kar diya.

imp:An 'imp' refers specifically to a small mischievous creature, while 'impish' describes the quality or behavior reminiscent of such a creature.

Think of an imp playing pranks to remember 'impish'.

Imagine a little creature hiding and planning a playful joke.

Origin: Old English "imp" — a small demon or sprite

First known use: 14th century

The word 'impish' derives from 'imp,' which referred to a mischievous creature, with 'ish' added to denote a quality relating to the imp.