Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
melvin
noun
/ˈmɛlvɪn/
Definition
A melvin is a type of prank or practical joke that involves giving someone a hard time, often in a humorous way.
Examples
- He played a melvin on his friend by hiding his shoes.
- Everyone laughed when they discovered the melvin she had planned for the party.
Meaning
The term ‘melvin’ is often associated with specific pranks or annoying actions intended to mock or tease someone in a light-hearted manner.
Synonyms
- prank
- joke
- trick
