leg-pull

noun

Definition of leg-pullnext
as in caper

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  1. caper
  2. buffoonery
  3. prank
  4. antic
  5. practical joke
  6. parody
  7. riot
  8. scream
Noun
  • Guy Ritchie’s high-society, high-octane caper starring Theo James and Kaya Scodelario is set to return for a third outing, comprised of eight episodes.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Add the olive oil, capers, salt, and garlic and blend until smooth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of caper
Noun
  • Still, there's a remarkable level of buffoonery in his analysis.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The show, with its interest in corporate buffoonery, doesn’t quite manage to hand-wave away the queasy implications.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of buffoonery
Noun
  • The prank came amid rumors about Stern’s impending retirement and the cancellation of his show.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • His entrance didn’t appear to register with Crowley or the interpreter, who may not have seen Gibson’s prank.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of prank
Noun
  • The off-field antics fueled a disconnect between the two coaches.
    — John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This is a great pick for kids who love the Marvel superhero movies or the ‘80s Batman films, but will also enjoy the silly antics along the way.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of antic
Noun
  • To make their mission abroad bearable, the doctors, nurses, administrators and soldiers of the Korean War turned to humor, especially practical jokes.
    — Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In order to make their kissing scenes even more awkward, the late Larry Hagman would play practical jokes on his Dallas costar Linda Gray.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of practical joke
Noun
  • This magazine, established in 1955, publishes lighthearted parodies of academic literature, bogus scientific studies, and satirical commentary on absurd research.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The order, which directs federal officials to formalize the name change within 30 days, quickly sparked backlash, jokes and parody proposals.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of parody
Noun
  • In her detective series, under the pen name Amanda Cross, an English professor solves murders whose motives include bad psychoanalysis, student riots, and biographers who know too much for their own good.
    — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Mount Royal, the famous mountain peak overlooking the city, will be a riot of color.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of riot
Noun
  • Ready or Not proved to be a breakout role for Weaving, who has since become widely recognized as a modern-day scream queen.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, the park is working to address noise complaints from neighbors, over the screams of enthusiastic riders.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of scream
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“Leg-pull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg-pull. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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