Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prank
noun
/præŋk/
Definition
A practical joke or mischievous act intended to amuse or embarrass someone.
Examples
- They pulled a prank on their teacher by hiding in the classroom.
- The video showed a series of harmless pranks that made everyone laugh.
- He enjoyed playing pranks on his friends during their camping trips.
Meaning
A prank is an act that is done to cause fun or laughter, usually at someone else’s expense. It is meant to be humorous but can sometimes go too far.
Synonyms
- joke
- trick
- gag
- hoax
- shenanigan
