impish

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing a mischievous and playful behavior.

  - "His impish grin belied his mischievous intentions."
  - "The children's impish behavior kept their parents on their toes."

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Synonyms

implike , mischievous , pixilated , playful , prankish , puckish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impish
mischievous , delicious , precious

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Variants

List of all variants of impish that leads to same result
impish , impishly , impishness , impishnesses

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Etymology

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Originated from Old English word 'impisc' meaning 'mischievous'.

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Trivia

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1. Impish is an antonym for serious or grave.

2. Impish behavior is often seen in young children and some animals, such as monkeys and squirrels.

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Related Concepts

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1. mischievous: Related to impish in terms of meaning and connotation.

2. playful: Related to impish in terms of meaning and connotation.

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Culture

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Impish is often associated with mischievousness, playfulness, and naughtiness. It has been used extensively in literature, particularly in children's stories, to depict characters with a mischievous streak. In art, impish characters are often portrayed as having a devil-may-care attitude and a knack for getting into trouble.

How to Memorize "impish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small child making a mischievous face, grinning and sticking out their tongue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'impish' with the image of a mischievous child or a playful animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Impish I'm Playful, Impish I'm Intriguing' to remember the meaning of the word.

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