Thesaurus results for LEG-PULL

leg-pull

noun

Definition of leg-pull

as in caper

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Noun

The ultimate Florida Man stars in this true-crime caper from two-time National Magazine Award laureate Pamela Colloff.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, shallots, olive oil, parsley, dill, capers, basil, lemon zest and juice.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of caper

Noun

Without Roberts in charge, expect the political and racial buffoonery to creep back into the conversation at ESPN.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 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

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Those ticket sales rank as the worst opening in the prank comedy series that’s all about risking life, limb and dignity.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 June 2026
Police used the incident to warn the public that pranks involving Orbeez guns, airsoft guns, or other toy firearms can provoke dangerous reactions and lead to criminal charges.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Definition of prank

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Orange cats have a reputation for silly behavior and outlandish antics, but the science doesn't back that up.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
There was bewilderment, also, at the failure of the referee to get any kind of grip or control over the Paraguayan antics.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of antic

Noun

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
Crews often found release in rowdiness, camaraderie, practical jokes, and the inevitable coping mechanisms of drink and drugs.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026

Definition of practical joke

Noun

Cole is accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee headquarters near the Capitol on the night before the riot.

— Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Anti-Jewish riots, or pogroms, swept Russia in the late 19th century.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

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