noun. an attribute of mischievous children.
noun. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others.
noun. the trait of behaving like an imp.
1. Noun, singular or mass If there is a small child inside the home, the possibility increases that natural curiosity or mischievousness led the child to toss something into the toilet and flush it away, intrigued by how the toilet operates.