mischief
intermediateB1/ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/ · mis-chief
Behavior that causes harm or trouble, especially in a playful or sneaky way.
Meanings
Behavior that causes harm or trouble, especially in a playful or sneaky way.
وہ رویہ جو نقصان یا پریشانی کا باعث بنتا ہے، خاص طور پر کھیل کود یا چالاکی سے۔
شرارت
sharaarat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- mischief maker
- to cause mischief
- playful mischief
Example Sentences
The children were full of mischief during the holiday.
بچے تعطیلات کے دوران شرارت سے بھرے ہوئے تھے۔
Bachay ta'atilat ke doran sharaarat se bharay huay thay.
He always gets into mischief when left alone.
جب اکیلا چھوڑا جاتا ہے تو وہ ہمیشہ شرارت میں پڑ جاتا ہے۔
Jab akela chhoda jata hai to woh hamesha sharaarat mein par jata hai.
Her mischief was endearing rather than harmful.
اس کی شرارت نقصان دہ ہونے کے بجائے دلکش تھی۔
Is ki sharaarat nuqsan deh hone ke bajaye dilkash thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a playful child causing mischief.
Imagine a child with a cheeky grin, hiding a whoopee cushion.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
شرارت میں کچھ بھی محسوس نہیں ہوتی، جیتو جیتو ذرا خوشی تو محسوس کرو۔
Sharaarat mein kuch bhi mehsoos nahin hoti, jeeto jeeto zara khushi to mehsoos karo.
In mischief, nothing feels certain, win or lose, just feel a bit of joy.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
شرارتی بچے ہمیشہ پھل ہی اٹھاتے ہیں۔
Sharaarti bachay hamesha phal hi uthate hain.
Mischievous children always reap the rewards.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "meschief" — misfortune, harm, or disaster
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Old French 'meschief', which meant harm or unfortunate circumstances, and has been used in English since the late 14th century, often referring to playful trouble or minor wrongdoing.