CEFR B1

prank

noun, verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: joke, trick, hoax, shenanigan

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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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