Thesaurus results for PRACTICAL JOKE

practical joke

noun

Definition of practical joke

as in prank

a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke friends had left the risqué message on his voice mail as a practical joke

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Recent Examples of practical joke As trade envoy, Andrew became known for practical jokes and off-color remarks, which British diplomats had to tolerate because of his titles. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026 At a lavish country house party, a practical joke appears to have gone horribly, murderously wrong. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025 This is all some practical joke that’s being played on me. — Michael Nied, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Jordan had thought he’d been set up for a practical joke. — Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for practical joke

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Noun

The old cemetery was an appropriate location for the familial prank.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
But after Paisley’s generous words, Swift remembered a prank that Paisley pulled on her nearly 20 years ago.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of prank

Noun

Even at the album’s more sedate tempos, gyrofield still delivers the manic intensity that marks their best work, building luscious tension with an arsenal of top-shelf production tricks.

— Lisle Younger, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Trader Joe’s focaccia, sliced and toasted, will do the trick, or their ciabatta, sliced into small squares.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of trick

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But to check in to this grand dame is a different experience entirely.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Barri Worth Girvan, a veteran government employee who ran on a platform of leveraging her experience to advocate for residents, declared victory in the race for Los Angeles City Council’s Third District seat late Friday.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of experience

Noun

There is an altruistic component that draws these people to the road, a belief that their adventures can contribute to social good.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Before striking out on adventure, head to Snake River Roasting Company for a small-batch specialty coffee and hearty breakfast burrito.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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