Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crank-call
noun
/kræŋk kɔːl/
Definition
A crank call is a phone call made with the intention of frustrating, annoying, or misleading the recipient.
Examples
- Last night, I received a crank call that left me confused for hours.
- He thought it would be funny to make a crank call to his friend.
- Many children engage in crank calls as a form of mischief.
Meaning
Typically associated with prank calls, crank calls can involve impersonation or false information, leading to confusion or irritation.
Synonyms
- prank call
- hoax call
- joke call
