prank (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /præŋk/
Definition
A mischievous trick or joke played on someone.
Examples
The office was filled with laughter after someone played a funny prank.
He was known for his elaborate pranks, often involving fake spiders.
It was just a harmless prank, meant to get a laugh.
How to Use prank
- prank on someone (prepositional phrase)
- To play a trick on a particular person. — "The twins loved to prank on their older sister."
- prank someone (verb)
- To play a trick on someone. — "She pranked him by putting salt in his coffee."
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