prankster

[ prangk-ster ]
/ ˈpræŋk stər /
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noun

a mischievous or malicious person who plays tricks, practical jokes, etc., at the expense of another.

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Origin of prankster

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; prank1 + -ster

Words nearby prankster

prandtl number, prang, pranidhana, prank, prankish, prankster, pranky, prao, prasad, prase, praseodymium
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Words related to prankster

rogue, rascal, prank, harm, misbehavior, misconduct, misfortune, devil, playfulness, roguery, imp, wrongdoing, outrage, injury, sabotage, vandalism, mischievousness, evil, hurt, wrong

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British Dictionary definitions for prankster

prankster
/ (ˈpræŋkstə) /

noun

a practical joker
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