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Word

prank

noun
UK /pɹaŋk/
US /pɹæŋk/

Meanings

noun

a playful trick or practical joke, usually done to surprise or amuse someone

Visual cue for prank — meaning 1
verb

to play a practical joke on someone

Visual cue for prank — meaning 2

Definition

A prank is a playful trick intended to surprise or amuse someone.

A prank is a trick or practical joke that people do for fun. It is usually meant to be harmless, but it can sometimes upset or embarrass someone. The word can refer to the trick itself or the act of doing it.

Examples

  • It was just a prank, so nobody got hurt.
  • They planned a prank for their friend’s birthday.
  • Please don’t prank me while I’m working.
  • The prank went wrong and made her cry.