Prankish: meaning, definitions and examples

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prankish

 

[ ˈpræŋ.kɪʃ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.