English

Adjective

mischevious

1. Nonstandard form of mischievous.

Usage notes

This spelling, mischievious, and similar ones can be found since the 16th century, so the corresponding pronunciation is at least as old. But despite being common in a wide range of social classes today, these spellings and the corresponding pronunciation are still considered nonstandard and often seen as a sign of a lack of education.

Anagrams

• mischievous