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Definition of impish adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

impish

adjective

/ˈɪmpɪʃ/

/ˈɪmpɪʃ/

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showing a lack of respect for somebody/something in a way that is funny rather than serious synonym mischievous
- an impish grin/look
- He takes an impish delight in shocking the press.
see also imp
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Impish is used with these nouns:
grin
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