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pranky

American  
[prang-kee] / ˈpræŋ ki /

adjective

Informal.
prankier, prankiest
  1. inclined to play pranks.

  2. pertaining to or marked by pranks.


Etymology

Origin of pranky

prank 1 + -y 1


Example Sentences

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But I would insist that this sequel to a cringey, pranky, 14-year-old classic is undeniably the most 2020 movie of all time.

From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2020

Donated by the eternally pranky Loser Mike Creveling.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 2, 2020

I saw this as a pranky noirish thriller, but Schrader turned it into, well, a Schrader film.”

From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2013

Sandy juist got gey pranky, as uswal, afore he was lang startit.

From My Man Sandy by J. B. Salmond

"You are a very pranky little sing," Mr. Cinatti said, flourishing the Westminster Gazette before her eyes, "and den you want us not to believe dat you wrote dis."

From The Petticoat Commando Boer Women in Secret Service by Johanna Brandt

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