Bad and Elfish

Bad

Bad adjective - Engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior.
Usage example: the children were bad, so they didn't get dessert

Elfish and bad are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Elfish" instead an adjective "Bad".

Nearby Words: badly, badness

Elfish

Elfish adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.

Bad and elfish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bad" instead an adjective "Elfish".

Nearby Words: elfin, elf
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