Prankishness: meaning, definitions and examples

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prankishness

 

[ ˈpræŋkɪʃnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mischievous behavior

Prankishness refers to the quality of being mischievous or playful in a teasing or naughty way. It is characterized by a tendency to play tricks or jokes on others for amusement.

Synonyms

mischievousness, playfulness, teasing

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his prankishness, always coming up with creative ways to tease his friends.
  • The prankishness of the children could be seen in their mischievous smiles as they plotted their next joke.
Context #2 | Noun

playful behavior

Prankishness can also refer to a lighthearted and playful nature, often involving harmless jokes or tricks done in good fun.

Synonyms

joviality, mischief, playfulness

Examples of usage

  • The prankishness of the puppy was evident in the way it playfully chased its tail around the yard.
  • Her prankishness was endearing, always bringing laughter and joy to those around her.

Translations

Translations of the word "prankishness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brincadeira

🇮🇳 शरारत

🇩🇪 Streichlust

🇮🇩 keusilan

🇺🇦 жартівливість

🇵🇱 figlarność

🇯🇵 いたずら好き

🇫🇷 espièglerie

🇪🇸 traviesura

🇹🇷 muziplik

🇰🇷 장난기

🇸🇦 مُزَاح

🇨🇿 žertovnost

🇸🇰 žartovnosť

🇨🇳 恶作剧

🇸🇮 nagajivost

🇮🇸 stríðni

🇰🇿 тентектік

🇬🇪 ხუმრობა

🇦🇿 zarafatcılıq

🇲🇽 broma

Etymology

The word 'prankishness' dates back to the 17th century and is derived from the word 'prank,' which originally meant a sly or sportive trick. Over time, 'prankishness' evolved to encompass a broader range of mischievous or playful behavior. The term has been used in literature and everyday language to describe the playful and teasing antics of individuals engaging in harmless pranks or jokes.

See also: prank, prankish, pranks, prankster.