Simple Definition of prank

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prank

noun

plural pranks
: a trick that is done to someone usually as a joke
a childish prank
He enjoys playing pranks on his friends.
(US) He's always pulling pranks.

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“Prank.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/prank. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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