Elfish and Misbehaving

Elfish

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

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

Nearby Words: elfin, elf

Misbehaving

Misbehaving adjective - Engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior.
Usage example: a new approach for disciplining a chronically misbehaving child

Elfish and misbehaving are semantically related. You can use "Elfish" instead an adjective "Misbehaving".

Nearby Words: misbehavior, misbehaved
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