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leg-pulls

noun

plural of leg-pull
as in practical jokes

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  1. practical jokes
  2. antics
  3. capers
  4. pranks
  5. screams
  6. riots
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 jokes
Noun
  • Part true crime, part tall tale, this is a story about friendship, outrageous antics, betrayal, and a whole lot of weed.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • When his not-so-short film finally dropped, viewers were taken on a tour of Drake’s sumptuous lifestyle and summer antics.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of antics
Noun
  • Fresh pasta made daily, like spaghetti with Burgundy truffles, cultured butter and parmigiano espuma or paccheri al Campagnolo with Maine lobster, tomatoes, capers and olives.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Food plays an integral role in Manolito’s draw; small dishes include a classic mustardy Cuban sandwich and ropa vieja with raisins and capers that make each bite dance between sweet and salty.
    — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of capers
Noun
  • The Muskego Police Department is warning Muskego High School students about consequences of pranks causing damage after the department received over 20 complaints in less than two weeks.
    — Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The set includes a variety of items, including a new book entitled Slappy’s Book of Pranks, which includes directions for over 20 different pranks, Slappy trivia, a history of pranking, jokes and an introduction by Stine himself.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of pranks
Noun
  • A number of Toluca Lake residents sent a media alert and hosted reporters in their neighborhood on Wednesday’s opening day to showcase just how disruptive the screams could be.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Ever since Universal began testing the ride in June, Disney has been subjected to a cacophony of blood-curdling screams from his home.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of screams
Noun
  • It was created by the California Legislature in 1968 after the 1965 Watts riots in Los Angeles, ostensibly to curb redlining by banks, home sellers and insurers in minority neighborhoods.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Although Pride Month is traditionally celebrated in June to coincide with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots, Boise has been holding Pride festivities in September since 2020, according to Wheeler.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of riots
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“Leg-pulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg-pulls. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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