Prankish: meaning, definitions and examples
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prankish
[ ˈpræŋ.kɪʃ ]
mischievous behavior
Playful in a naughty or teasing way, often causing mild mischief or trouble.
Synonyms
impish, mischievous, playful, tricksy
Examples of usage
- He had a prankish gleam in his eye as he plotted his next practical joke.
- The children's prankish behavior often resulted in laughter and joy.
- She couldn't help but smile at his prankish antics.
appearance
Having a mischievous or playful look or expression.
Synonyms
impish, merry, mischievous, playful
Examples of usage
- The kitten had a prankish look as it batted at the dangling toy.
- Her prankish smile hinted at the mischief she was about to cause.
Translations
Translations of the word "prankish" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brincalhão
🇮🇳 शरारती
🇩🇪 schelmisch
🇮🇩 usil
🇺🇦 пустотливий
🇵🇱 figlarny
🇯🇵 いたずら好き
🇫🇷 espiègle
🇪🇸 travieso
🇹🇷 şakacı
🇰🇷 장난꾸러기
🇸🇦 مزاحي
🇨🇿 rošťácký
🇸🇰 šibalský
🇨🇳 淘气的
🇸🇮 nagajiv
🇮🇸 stríðinn
🇰🇿 қулықшыл
🇬🇪 მოსიარულე
🇦🇿 zarafatcı
🇲🇽 travieso
Etymology
The word 'prankish' originated from the Middle English 'prank', meaning a trick or a practical joke. It evolved over time to include the suffix '-ish', denoting a tendency or resemblance to something. The term has been used since the 16th century to describe someone or something playful and mischievous.
See also: prank, prankishness, pranks, prankster.