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hob

noun

ˈhäb

Definition of hob

as in mischief

playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm our indoor Frisbee game—my dog's and mine—played hob with a couple of lamps and a vase

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Recent Examples of hob When the stars are in full celebration mode, hob-nobbing and sipping cocktails, what really happens behind the scenes and during commercial breaks? — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026 The separate kitchen with its bright red freestanding unit is large enough to sit in, but with only a two-hob stove, a small kettle and an espresso machine, it’s not designed for cooking. — Eleanor Cording-Booth, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025 Even burners on the gas hob appeared to be switched on. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 Just a husband, a wife, and a kitchen so small it was forced to run on a four-ring hob. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hob

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Bucking Fastard, Werner Herzog’s first fiction film since 2019, belongs to a hallowed lineage of cinema about weird gals getting into mischief.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
For a curious cat or dog, a quick nibble or brush against the wrong bloom can turn a little botanical mischief into a serious medical emergency.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of mischief

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The Kukka chandelier by Sarah Sherman Samuel for Lulu and Georgia adds a touch of playfulness to the living room, which is located in the original 1930s Spanish-style part of the home.

— Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Leaving out the outrageous persona, the eye-grabbing iconography, and the sizzling live shows, his musical restlessness and playfulness generated albums that were and are appointment listening.

— Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of playfulness

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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.

— SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.

— Eugenia Bone, WSJ, 10 July 2019

Definition of devilment

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