prank

prank · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A practical joke or mischievous act.

  2. 2.

    To play a trick or practical joke on someone.

Forms

plural: pranks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    prank call — A telephone call made as a joke.
  • •
    play a prank on — To trick someone for amusement.
  • •
    senior prank — A prank played by graduating students at a school.

Related words

See also: hoax, joke, pranks, trick
Synonyms: caper, gag, hoax, joke, trick

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, possibly related to Middle Low German prank ("show, display") or possibly connected to prink ("to dress up").