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prank

[præŋk]

prank Definition

a playful and often mischievous trick or practical joke.

Using prank: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prank" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He played a prank on his sister by hiding her phone.

  • Example

    The prank involved putting fake spiders in the teacher's desk.

  • Example

    She fell for the prank and believed it was true.

  • Example

    The group of friends decided to pull a prank on their roommate.

prank Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prank

Phrases with prank

  • to play a trick or practical joke on someone

    Example

    The boys decided to pull a prank on their friend by putting a fake spider in his bed.

  • a telephone call made to someone with the intention of playing a trick or practical joke on them

    Example

    The radio show hosts made a prank call to a local restaurant pretending to be a celebrity.

  • a person who plays tricks or practical jokes on others

    Example

    He was known as the class prankster for his mischievous behavior.

Origins of prank

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Summary: prank in Brief

A 'prank' [præŋk] is a playful and often mischievous trick or practical joke. It can involve hiding objects, making false statements, or other forms of deception. Examples include 'He played a prank on his sister by hiding her phone,' and 'The group of friends decided to pull a prank on their roommate.' 'Prank' extends into phrases like 'pull a prank' and 'prank call,' denoting specific types of pranks.

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