Prankster: meaning, definitions and examples

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prankster

[ ˈpræŋkstər ]

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funny

A person who plays practical jokes on others, typically for amusement and entertainment.

Synonyms

hoaxer, joker, trickster

Examples of usage

The prankster hid whoopee cushions under all the chairs in the classroom.
The prankster put fake spiders in his friend's bed.

Translations

Translations of the word "prankster" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brincalhão

🇮🇳 शरारती

🇩🇪 Streichmacher

🇮🇩 pengusil

🇺🇦 жартівник

🇵🇱 żartowniś

🇯🇵 いたずら者

🇫🇷 farceur

🇪🇸 bromista

🇹🇷 şakacı

🇰🇷 장난꾸러기

🇸🇦 ممازح

🇨🇿 šprýmař

🇸🇰 vtipkár

🇨🇳 恶作剧者

🇸🇮 šaljivec

🇮🇸 grínisti

🇰🇿 әзілқой

🇬🇪 ხუმარა

🇦🇿 zarafatçı

🇲🇽 bromista

Word origin

The word 'prankster' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'prank' (a practical joke or mischievous act) with the agent suffix '-ster'. It is commonly used to describe someone who enjoys playing tricks or jokes on others in a light-hearted manner.

See also: prank, prankish, prankishness, pranks.