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shavie

noun

ˈshā-vē

Definition of shavie

Scottish

as in prank

a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke some shavie he is alleged to have been involved in while a student at Saint Andrews

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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
That was also when many of the brand’s signature aesthetics — the black-and-white [as] logo, bumps and interstitials that break the fourth wall, and legendary April Fool’s Day pranks — began to take shape.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of prank

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Also, that Frodo Baggins camera trick makes Katie look even tinier in the turret.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
If the extent of your lawn care consists of blowing leaves off a patio every now and then, a DeWalt leaf blower (or even a simple broom) will do the trick.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of trick

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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 joke

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— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
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— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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