[n] reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others [n] the quality of being a slippery rascal [n] the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
devilment, devilry, deviltry, mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, prankishness, roguery, roguishness, roguishness, shenanigan, shiftiness, slipperiness, trickiness