いたずら小こ僧ぞう

noun

mischievous boy; little rascal

Refers to a boy who enjoys playful tricks or mild troublemaking. Often used affectionately or with mild exasperation.

• 近きん所じょのいたずら小こ僧ぞうがまた庭にわにボールを投なげ込こんだ。

  The mischievous boy from the neighborhood threw a ball into the garden again.

• あのいたずら小こ僧ぞうはいつも妹いもうとをからかっている。

  That little rascal is always teasing his younger sister.