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prank
1[prangk]
noun
a trick of an amusing, playful, or sometimes malicious nature.
prank
2[prangk]
verb (used with object)
to dress or adorn in an ostentatious manner.
They were all pranked out in their fanciest clothes.
verb (used without object)
to make an ostentatious show or display.
prank
1/ præŋk /
verb
(tr) to dress or decorate showily or gaudily
(intr) to make an ostentatious display
prank
2/ præŋk /
noun
a mischievous trick or joke, esp one in which something is done rather than said
Other Word Forms
- prankish adjective
- unpranked adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of prank1
Origin of prank2
Word History and Origins
Origin of prank1
Origin of prank2
Example Sentences
Even more disturbing: Someone played a prank and damaged her electric doorbell, necessitating a repair that cost several hundred dollars.
For some teens who become overnight sensations by cracking jokes or pulling pranks online, failing to pay taxes is a simple error.
They said the devices could be seen from the ground and added that they couldn't rule out the activity being a prank.
Beloved by players, even those frustrated by his reluctance to give lbw decisions, Bird was also the subject of countless pranks.
But the exact meaning of the messages, if indeed they are intended to have any meaning at all beyond a prank, is still unclear.
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When To Use
A prank call or crank call is when a person calls someone up to make a joke or play a trick on them. Teenagers may make prank calls to random people while comedians may use them to dupe political figures. Though meant to be humorous and playful, they can have serious consequences.
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