Pranking: meaning, definitions and examples

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pranking

 

[ หˆprรฆล‹kษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

humorous trick

Pranking refers to the act of playing a playful or humorous trick on someone, often involving a practical joke that can provoke laughter or surprise. These jokes are typically light-hearted and meant to amuse, though they can sometimes backfire if the person being pranked does not find it funny. Pranking can be seen in various cultures and often involves elements of surprise or deception to elicit a reaction from the target.

Synonyms

fooling, joking, practical joke, teasing

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed pranking her friends on April Fool's Day.
  • His best friend was a notorious prankster, always coming up with new ideas.
  • They spent the afternoon pranking each other with silly tricks.

Translations

Translations of the word "pranking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brincadeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅˆเค‚เค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Streich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prank

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะฝะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prank

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใŸใšใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท farce

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bromear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaka yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๋‚œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพert

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพart

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถไฝœๅ‰ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะฐะฝะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸaka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ broma

Etymology

The term 'prank' dates back to the late 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'pranken', which meant to show off or to play. It is believed to have roots in the older Scandinavian languages, where similar words conveyed the sense of playing or teasing. As the use of the word evolved, it began to specifically refer to playful tricks or jokes played on others. Over time, pranking has moved from simple home-based practical jokes to a broader cultural phenomenon, significantly represented in media and social platforms, particularly with the rise of 'prank videos' that highlight creative and elaborate tricks played on friends or strangers.