prank

noun

ˈpraŋk How to pronounce prank (audio)
Definition of pranknext
as in trick
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke as a prank, several students managed to change all the classroom clocks to different times

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Recent Examples of prank Tom Green, a Y2K-era phenomenon most famous for his MTV prank show and surreal brand of comedy, is returning to the spotlight with a flurry of new projects for Amazon Prime Video. — Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025 Some comments on social media call the prank funny and amusing, while others condemned it as immature and gross. — Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025 Alleman spoke to Newsweek about the prank, and how her parents bring fun to her growing family. — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 The Reddit user said the police claimed the issue was caused by a passenger playing a prank. — Bonny Chu, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prank
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prank
  1. trick
  2. adventure
  3. escapade
  4. experience
  5. gag
  6. caper
Noun
  • This chip also drives many of the phone's artificial intelligence features, and allows the Pixel 9a to take advantage of all the same AI camera tricks introduced on the Pixel 9 smartphones in 2024.
    — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2025
  • This cat's trick shouldn't be too much of a surprise as many videos of felines opening doors have flooded social media in recent years.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of trick
Noun
  • Explore the ruins of an 1829 sugar mill, or enjoy outdoor adventures along the Tammany Trace hiking/biking trail.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The documentary charts the adventures of an artist collective in Rhode Island that found a hidden space inside the bowels of the Providence Place Mall in 2003.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of adventure
Noun
  • There’s a legion of YouTubers and TikTokers, who chronicle their day-to-day challenges and escapades while living out of their cars and vans.
    — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • But predictably, this escapade proves to be a distraction from, rather than a solution to, their real problem.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of escapade
Noun
  • Their experience there was brief, too — they were knocked out of the group stage on a head-to-head tiebreaker — and, with that, the curtain closed on their heyday.
    — Rory Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
    — USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of experience
Noun
  • Less a song than a gag, every individual element is unpleasant: single-entendre lyrics; vocals and synths that aren’t even in the same key; and the less said about Space Cowboy’s guest verse, the better.
    — Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The helmer casts her debut with gifted comics who garnish even minor scenes with memorable gags — Abby’s feel-your-eyelid trick is a keeper.
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of gag
Noun
  • This was enough to transform a petty caper into a class-E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison.
    — Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Mustard, capers, dill, and sour cream make for a flavorful filling. Get the Recipe 16 of 16 Reunion Pea Casserole The reason that this casserole is known for being a go-to for big gatherings such as reunions—hence the name!—and potlucks?
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of caper

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