prankster

noun

prank·​ster ˈpraŋ(k)-stər How to pronounce prankster (audio)
: a person who plays pranks

Examples of prankster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With villains ranging from all-powerful shapeless beings to merry pranksters of the mind, this is a show that dips its toe in the superhero pool right before delivering the world’s most graceful and enigmatic cannonball. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 25 July 2024 Ricky and Haydn: Yellow Team (House 3) Set to be the pranksters of the season, Ricky (34) and Haydn (37) are best mates from Victoria. Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 27 June 2024 After Cohen testified that an October 2016 call with Trump's bodyguard Keith Schiller was about paying Daniels to stay silent, Blanche said the conversation was about something else involving a teenage prankster. Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 23 May 2024 Some of the yellow pranksters even receive superpowers, and become Mega-Minions. Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for prankster 

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Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prankster was in 1910

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“Prankster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prankster. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

prankster

noun
prank·​ster ˈpraŋ(k)-stər How to pronounce prankster (audio)
: a player of pranks

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