pranked; pranking
1
transitive
: to play a trick or prank on (someone)
… you feel shock, dismay, then anger as it dawns on you that you've been pranked …—
Lucius Shepard
Lucius ShepardOn the day of the ceremony, a stuntwoman pal, dressed to look like Swanson, kicked things off by pranking the audience and falling down a flight of stairs. (The crowd went from gasping to laughing once the ruse was revealed.)—Lorenzo Benet
Lorenzo Benet2
pranked; pranking; pranks
: to show oneself off
: to dress or adorn gaily or showily
Synonyms
Examples of prank in a Sentence
Noun
He enjoys playing pranks on his friends.
as a prank, several students managed to change all the classroom clocks to different times
Recent Examples on the WebDaniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024
The ‘problem child’ grows up Following the narrative of so many content creators in the mid-2010s, Paul phased out prank videos and turned to other means of making money.
—Jasmine Ball, Fortune, 15 June 2024
There are sparks of insight that do emerge, before being doused by some prank or pratfal or, regretfully, a food fight (followed almost immediately by a pillow fight).
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
His Hawkeye Pierce and Elliott Gould’s Trapper John M.D. are a great double act, choosing gallows humor, pranks and the occasional happy-hour interlude as a way of celebrating life amidst a landscape of death.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
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Noun
But season three expanded the show’s range, making space for silly star pranks, inspiring character studies and amusing meta insights.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024
The ‘problem child’ grows up Following the narrative of so many content creators in the mid-2010s, Paul phased out prank videos and turned to other means of making money.
—Jasmine Ball, Fortune, 15 June 2024
There are sparks of insight that do emerge, before being doused by some prank or pratfal or, regretfully, a food fight (followed almost immediately by a pillow fight).
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
His Hawkeye Pierce and Elliott Gould’s Trapper John M.D. are a great double act, choosing gallows humor, pranks and the occasional happy-hour interlude as a way of celebrating life amidst a landscape of death.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
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“Prank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prank. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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