prank
noun
a trick of an amusing, playful, or sometimes malicious nature.
Example Sentences
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Playing jokes and pranks, it needs to be amusing and not belittling, obviously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
In fact, if we were on the eve of April Fools’ Day, not the Fourth of July, I’d guess that the few news stories about the order were pranks.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
Anticipation for their second match against Morocco on Friday is building and the conical pranks are perhaps an indication of high spirits.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
But Riley has put in so much work of his own wowing us with pointed pranks that he’s earned the right to deliver an earnest plea.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
They played cool pranks and liked shiny things.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
