SCAMPISH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

scampish

adjective

Definition of scampish

as in mischievous

tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness warned the scampish youth that those frat-boy pranks could get him into real trouble someday

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Never hearing your voice or seeing that unmistakably mischievous grin that so many people knew and loved?

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
KidSuper founder Colm Dillane has always had a mischievous side.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of mischievous

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Mischa Glooshkoff, aka Michael Graves, has light brown curls, a wicked grin, and a wiry frame—perfect casting for the grand boulevardier who would lead my naïve young father astray.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
There’s also the problem of Angelique’s wicked stepmother, Argan’s gold-digging second wife, Beline.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wicked

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In a Harris Poll survey published Wednesday, 65% of American adults reported spending $100 or more on playful activities or products — such as craft kits or action figures — for personal enjoyment between June 2025 and June 2026.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
For Grande, whose ponytail has long been as recognizable as her voice, the new look is a playful departure that still stays true to her vibe.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of playful

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