as in pranks
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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Videos have gone viral on TikTok and social media showing people spraying the foul odor in their cars, homes and elevators as pranks.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
23 Sep. 2025 -
The team performed several stunts and pranks on air, with one resulting in an $8,000 loss in advertising.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
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The serene new Ojas Wellness Center offers holistic experiences, hydrotherapy immersions, and treatments using cutting-edge technology.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Other families approached the conversation differently, tailoring explanations to their children’s ages and experiences.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Now streaming on Disney+ RoboGobo saves a scared bat and stops The Slink from haunting MetroPet Island with her tricks.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Buff Lightweight Merino Wool Neck Gaiter Another favorite from my bag of tricks, this Merino wool neck gaiter from Buff can transform, too.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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With over 300 episodes to shoot, there was time for some practical jokes.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Directors are already circling the chronicle of the adventures of Ken Kesey after the release of his first novel, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, which became a Best Picture winning classic film released 50 years ago.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Captains and crew from across the Below Deck franchise share behind-the-scenes stories, compare adventures and reflect on their seasons at sea.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Shavies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shavies. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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