prank
1prank
noun \ˈpraŋk\Definition of PRANK
Examples of PRANK
- He enjoys playing pranks on his friends.
- <as a prank, several students managed to change all the classroom clocks to different times>
Origin of PRANK
obsolete prank to play tricks
First Known Use: circa 1529
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verbDefinition of PRANK
intransitive verb
: to show oneself off
transitive verb
: to dress or adorn gaily or showily
Origin of PRANK
probably from Dutch pronken to strut; akin to Middle High German gebrunkel glitter of metal
First Known Use: 15th century
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