prankster
noun
a mischievous or malicious person who plays tricks, practical jokes, etc., at the expense of another.
pranksters
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pluralof prankster.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Naive, blundering hobbyists and reckless pranksters can also veer into restricted airspace, setting off alarms and potentially shutting down airport traffic.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2025
But like generations of pilgrims, dropouts, and merry pranksters before him, what he discovered on that journey was his mission.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
In recent years, police have been also cracking down on pranksters who have committed "sushi terrorism" in sushi conveyor belt restaurants, such as licking communal soy sauce bottles and squashing sushi meant for diners.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2025
It could also be Bermuda, Elon Musk, teenage pranksters, the U.S.
From Slate ● Dec. 14, 2024
As news broke that the Martians had reached the Midwest, the pranksters lit firecrackers in the basement and flicked off the electricity.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
