Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harmless-prank
noun
ˈhɑːrmləs præŋk
Definition
A playful act intended to cause amusement or laughter, but without causing any real harm or distress to others.
Examples
- Pulling a harmless prank on April Fool’s Day can be a fun way to celebrate the occasion.
- He played a harmless prank by putting a whoopee cushion on his friend’s chair.
- Her harmless prank involved replacing the sugar with salt at the dinner table, resulting in some good laughs.
Meaning
A harmless prank is a joke or trick that is meant to be light-hearted and fun, without the intention of upsetting or hurting anyone.
Synonyms
- joke
- gag
- trick
- ruse
- shenanigan
