Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
practical joke
noun
/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl dʒoʊk/
Definition
A trick played on someone to make them look foolish.
Examples
- They played a practical joke on their friend by hiding his car keys.
- The classic whoopee cushion is a well-known practical joke.
- April Fools’ Day is a popular time for practical jokes.
Meaning
A practical joke is designed to provoke laughter or amusement by causing an unexpected and often humorous situation for the person being pranked.
Synonyms
- prank
- hoax
- trick
- gag
