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prank noun [ praŋk ]

• a practical joke or mischievous act.
• "the tapestry was stolen as part of a drunken student prank"
Similar: practical joke, trick, mischievous act, piece of mischief, joke, escapade, stunt, caper, jape, game, hoax, antic, lark, leg-pull, dido, goak, rag, cutup, quiz, frolic, freak, gambado, gambade, rig, prat,

prank verb

• play a trick or practical joke on (someone).
• "the individuals who were pranked thought they were auditioning to be a TV show host"
Origin: early 16th century (denoting a wicked deed): of unknown origin.


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