Mischief is a sign of childhood. We are used to the fact that children have fun, and adults must be serious, smart and reasonable. But reality tells us that some make good money from entertaining others, like Jim Carrey. We learn today about the noun mentioned first, consider its meaning, synonyms and think about why, after all, most adults do not allow children to have fun.
Value
To set the scope for a conversation, start with the meaning of the word. This is an inadmissible prank, perky, disruptive behavior. Naturally, the order parameters in this case are determined by adults. But we know the boundaries that are more or less characteristic of all families in Russia, and perhaps beyond the borders of the fatherland:
- Do not scream too loudly.
- Do not run too fast.
- Do not pester conversations too often.
The reader himself can continue the list. The main thing is that the adverb “too” be present in the examples.
In general, mischief is something that is clearly visible not in children, but in adults. Remember the movie "Lucky Gilmore" (1996)? The main character is a real textbook or a walking example of an object of study. Why did Happy do what he did at the golf course? Didn’t he know that certain behavior is condemned not only by society, but by a sports federation? I understood perfectly. The freaks were only out of mischief, and this can be treated as you like, but maybe this behavior speaks of a hidden creative function, which, unfortunately, did not find better application. Let the reader think about it. And we move on.
Synonyms
The time has come to indicate the synonyms of the object of study. It is clear that there is a synonym for "pampering," and what else? Follow us:
- prank;
- hooliganism;
- tomfoolery;
- outrage;
- disgrace.
Most words have a broader meaning, but in a certain context, of course, they can replace “mischief”.
Mischief may end badly
Is it true that all adults are so boring and do not allow fun only out of harm? No, it's not true. Children do not have the life experience that adults have. For example, the older generation knows that entertainment, if it gets out of hand, can end badly. Parents or other uncles and aunts who replace them fear the consequences of unbridled joy.
Men and women who have reached a certain age, realize how tightly intertwined in life fun and grief. When one goes beyond its limits, it is possible that it goes into its opposite. For example, a child jumps, jumps, and then a little distracted and hit the corner of the table. Such an experience can be avoided if you behave a little calmer. Adults are not animals. They just know how fast life is changing.