Hellion

usgb/ˈhɛl.jən/
noun

A difficult or troublesome child, often characterized by mischievous behavior.

The little hellion across the street is always causing trouble.
Visual representation of "hellion" - A difficult or troublesome child, often characterized by mischievous behavior.

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Informal

troublesome child,mischievous behavior,little hellion

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Affectionate Term

Used to describe a child mischievously causing trouble

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He may be a hellion, but he has a heart of gold.
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Humorous Context

Often used affectionately despite the negative behavior

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Everyone loves that hellion for his cheeky smile.
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Cultural References

Related to the portrayal of children in literature as mischievous

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Tom Sawyer is often viewed as a classic hellion.
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