practical joke
noun
a playful trick, often involving some physical agent or means, in which the victim is placed in an embarrassing or disadvantageous position.
practical joker
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a word derived from
practical joke.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Bowsley says James "always had a smile on his face" and was "a bit of a practical joker."
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Chuck tells Erica that he is a practical joker and likes to play pranks.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2022
A football player at Michigan State University and a practical joker on production sets, Caan was a grinning, handsome performer with an athlete’s swagger and muscular build.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2022
A practical joker, he liked to ring the White House doorbell and then hide.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2020
And I remembered Aunt Gloria saying how Salim was a practical joker.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
