prank
1a trick of an amusing, playful, or sometimes malicious nature.
Origin of prank
1Other words for prank
Other definitions for prank (2 of 2)
to dress or adorn in an ostentatious manner: They were all pranked out in their fanciest clothes.
to make an ostentatious show or display.
Origin of prank
2Other words from prank
- un·pranked, adjective
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When Countries Lose Their Shit Over American Movies | Asawin Suebsaeng | December 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe “victim,” actor Nick Santonastasso, is no stranger to pulling pranks.
Breakdancing Brad Pitt, Chainsaw Massacre Prank, and More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast Video | October 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe pantheon of Sediuk pranks ranges from sneakily clever to blatantly rude.
An Analysis of Vitalii Sediuk’s Pranks (He’s the Guy Who Touched Brad Pitt) | Amy Zimmerman | May 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn Greece, they sneak into homes to scare children, and in Scandinavia, the gnomes play pranks.
In the Netherlands, St. Nick has Zwarte Piet (Black Pete), a type of servant who hands out pranks as well as candy.
Martha played the most inconsiderate pranks with its centre of gravity, but quite in vain.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona CairdPeople at first laughed at your silly pranks, hoping you would return to your senses.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman | Eugne SueShe has several daughters, who p. 10occasionally accompany her in her expeditions and assist her in the commission of her pranks.
The Story of Yvashka with the Bear's Ear | AnonymousYou see, he was quite a boy when he left us, and he used to tell us funny stories about the pranks that the midshipmen played.
A Roving Commission | G. A. HentyDacres' little pranks were invariably intended to be of a harmless nature, but sometimes the result surpassed his expectations.
The Dreadnought of the Air | Percy F. Westerman
British Dictionary definitions for prank (1 of 2)
/ (præŋk) /
a mischievous trick or joke, esp one in which something is done rather than said
Origin of prank
1Derived forms of prank
- prankish, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for prank (2 of 2)
/ (præŋk) /
(tr) to dress or decorate showily or gaudily
(intr) to make an ostentatious display
Origin of prank
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