Prank: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คช
prank
[ prรฆลk ]
funny
A playful or mischievous act intended to cause amusement or confusion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He pulled a prank on his friend by hiding his keys.
- The prank involved putting a fake spider in her desk drawer.
Translations
Translations of the word "prank" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pegadinha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Streich
๐ฎ๐ฉ lelucon
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ ลผart
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท farce
๐ช๐ธ broma
๐น๐ท ลaka
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฒุญุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ลพert
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพart
๐จ๐ณ ๆถไฝๅง
๐ธ๐ฎ potegavลกฤina
๐ฎ๐ธ gab
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะทัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแฃแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zarafat
๐ฒ๐ฝ broma
Etymology
The word 'prank' is believed to have originated around the 16th century, possibly derived from the Middle Dutch word 'prancke' which means 'a trick'. Pranks have been a part of human culture for centuries, often used for entertainment or to playfully deceive others. Over time, pranks have evolved with the changing social dynamics and technology, becoming a popular form of amusement and social interaction.
See also: prankish, prankishness, pranks, prankster.