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| get even |
to pay another back for harm or mischief done; get revenge. |
| goblin |
a small, ugly creature in fairy tales that does evil or mischief to humans. |
| mischief |
Mischief is doing something bad just for fun. When people do mischief, they often make someone angry or upset. They usually don't mean to really hurt other people but sometimes they do. |
| pixy |
a fairy or elf who is playful or full of mischief. |
| rogue |
a person who is naughty or full of mischief. [1/3 definitions] |
| sly |
crafty in a funny way; full of mischief. [1/2 definitions] |
| stunt2 |
(informal) A stunt is an act of mischief, especially one that is risky. [1/3 definitions] |
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