ซุกซน
mischievous
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- 1 mischievous、playfully naughty
Describes a child or animal that is playfully restless and prone to harmless mischief.
mischievous、playfully naughty
Playfully active, hard to keep still, and likely to get into harmless mischief.
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เด็กคนนี้ซุกซนมาก dèk khon níi súkson mâak This child is very mischievous. เด็กคนนี้ซุกซนมาก details
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อย่าซุกซนนะ yàa súkson ná Don't be naughty, okay? อย่าซุกซนนะ details
Learning notes
Explanation
This word is used mainly for children and playful animals such as kittens and puppies. It implies more than simply being energetic: the person or animal may not sit still, may explore or touch things, and may cause minor trouble for fun. The mischief is usually understood as harmless, so the word can sound affectionate or mildly exasperated. Depending on the tone and situation, it can also be a gentle criticism of poor behavior. It can follow a noun, as in เด็กซุกซน (“a mischievous child”), or serve directly as the predicate, as in เด็กคนนี้ซุกซน (“This child is mischievous”).
Usage
Common in homes, schools, and childcare settings when describing a child who runs around, plays with things, or gets into minor trouble. It is also natural for lively pets that explore and play with objects. When applied to an adult, it is usually playful or teasing and suggests childlike mischief.
Caution
Do not use it when you only mean “cheerful” or “energetic,” because it always carries some suggestion of restlessness or mischief. It is also too mild for serious misconduct or deliberately harmful behavior.
Differences from similar words
1 mischievous synonyms
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คึกคะนอง suggests getting overexcited, carried away, or recklessly rowdy. ซุกซน usually describes the more innocent, everyday mischief of children or animals.
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ซน is the shorter, more basic word for being naughty or mischievous. ซุกซน more strongly suggests restless exploring, playful activity, or getting into things.
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ดื้อ means stubborn or disobedient and focuses on refusing to listen. ซุกซน instead emphasizes playful restlessness and mild mischief.