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impish
What does impish mean?
impish (adjective): mischievous; of or befitting an imp.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use impish in a sentence?
- Teasing and worrying with impish laughter. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce impish?
/ˈɪmpɪʃ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does impish come from?
From imp + -ish.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of impish?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “impish” mean?
of firm build; stiff; stout; strong
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extremely large or on a great scale
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practically wise, judicious, shrewd
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mischievous; of or befitting an imp
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Which word is closest in meaning to “impish”?
arid
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meek
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tart
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arch
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