noun
mischievous child; scamp; rascal
Refers to a child who is playfully naughty, often in an endearing way. Used for both boys and girls.
うちのいたずらっ子がまた壁に落書きした。
Our little rascal drew on the wall again.
彼は小さい頃、近
When he was little, he was a well-known mischievous child in the neighborhood.
noun
Used in fantasy or folklore contexts to refer to a small mischievous supernatural being. Less common than sense 1.
その童話には森に住むいたずらっ子の妖精が出てくる。
In that fairy tale, a mischievous elf living in the forest appears.