Thesaurus results for LEG-PULL

leg-pull

noun

Definition of leg-pull

as in caper

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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

Jons, as demonstrated by her number of followers, has enjoyed success through her prank videos, and has also appeared on TV and attended various fashion shows.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
This has led to fans of the show to ruminate on how the team will set up another elaborate prank.

— Peter White, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of prank

Noun

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
Sabrina the Teenage Witch, which ran from 1996 to 2003, was known for its hijinks, practical jokes and special effects, and, of course, magic.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

Definition of practical joke

Noun

Both shows make use of the parody defense, of course, that being the sly way for comedic artists to cash in on someone else’s intellectual property by insisting that their motives are honorably satirical.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Watch Sioux Falls’ parody on the Austin and Colin YouTube channel or visit their website.

— Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of parody

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All members of Lang's party were taken into custody on probable cause riot, according to police.

— Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026
His city had been the epicenter of the worst American riot in generations, and his country had thrown its support behind Israel, helping to devastate parts of his ancestral home.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of riot

Noun

Additionally, the park is working to address noise complaints from neighbors, over the screams of enthusiastic riders.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Alexis Rowan, 27, survived the northern Arizona mountain-hike attack only because of screams that were heard by a woman in a nearby home, forcing the suspect to flee, harrowing doorbell camera footage showed.

— Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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