mischief-making Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
    rascality; mischief; mischievousness; roguishness; roguery; devilment; deviltry; shenanigan; devilry.

WordNet


Mis"chief-mak`ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Causing harm; exciting enmity or quarrels. Rowe. -- n. The act or practice of making mischief, inciting quarrels, etc.

Webster 1913