practical joker

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Noun
  • This new film is a very black comedy that is also a heist story with some bloody violence, along with a bit of knockabout slapstick and a theme of family bonds.
    Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The teaser plunges viewers into the world of two content creators from contrasting backgrounds who unite for a collaboration fueled by curiosity, social media clout and mutual attraction.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
  • One unannounced casting revealed in the teaser is that of Watkins.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Johnson, a 54-year-old entertainer who hosts gospel brunches and soul nights in Inglewood according to his social media, did not respond to messages or a letter left at his home.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Over the course of 120 shows, the entertainer’s gross ticket sales topped more than $100 million.
    Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • But how exactly did Paul transition his brand from controversial YouTube prankster to professional boxer?
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
  • And Belushi, who is nothing short of a revelation in Stewart’s feature directing debut, would adjust his register, finding the sadness drowning in a sea of booze and revealing the struggling family man hiding behind the prankster persona.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The Canadian comedienne has been a regular in Christopher Guest comedies, including Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), and A Mighty Wind (2003).
    Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025
  • While a respected singer, songwriter and comedienne who regularly appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, many know her as Johnny Cash's wife and collaborator.
    Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • You and Ricci, the two biggest cutups in San Antonio radio.
    Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Jan. 2026
  • There is a video cutup that has frequented social media over the last year featuring all of Edwards’ missed shots at the end of close games.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Practical joker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical%20joker. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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