prank
Say it: PRANK /praŋk/ · noun
What “prank” means
A mischievous trick played on someone for fun.
More precisely: A practical joke or mischievous trick.
Example: “The office prank — wrapping a desk in foil — took three people two hours.”
When to use it
Use it in everyday conversation for a practical joke, especially one involving a surprise or a harmless setup.
Similar words
practical joke, trick, jape
Quick check
Your flatmate leaves a realistic rubber spider in your slipper and waits for your startled reaction. That's…
a prank or a coincidence?
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a prank
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