Thesaurus results for WAGGERIES

waggeries

noun

plural of waggery

as in jokes

something said or done to cause laughter Will Rogers' homespun waggeries struck a chord with audiences during the Great Depression

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as in pranks

a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke her innocent little waggeries usually involved whoopee cushions or fake snakes in cans

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Noun

There’s some comedy mixed in, but the show never reduces the monsters Bobby and Romy are dealing with to jokes.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
Taco Bell has long been the butt of jokes about its menu causing intestinal concerns.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of jokes

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However, officers warned the trend could spread and encouraged residents to remain vigilant as similar pranks become more common during the summer months.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Police used the incident to warn the public that pranks involving Orbeez guns, airsoft guns, or other toy firearms can provoke dangerous reactions and lead to criminal charges.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Definition of pranks

Noun

Us Weekly reported the couples were all smiles, laughs, and chats.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 18 July 2026
There are genuine laughs sprinkled in but too many elements land with a thud — including an excessive amount of comedic gore that grows tiresome and a mailman/narrator gag that just isn’t funny.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of laughs

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His reporting focuses on luxury travel and culture-forward experiences that explore how place, identity, and hospitality intersect.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Human costs of a ‘fix-it’ medical approach Research shows that the healthcare system’s emphasis on the length – not quality – of life introduces preventable suffering into American experiences of death.

— Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Definition of experiences

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch, which ran from 1996 to 2003, was known for its hijinks, practical jokes and special effects, and, of course, magic.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Crews often found release in rowdiness, camaraderie, practical jokes, and the inevitable coping mechanisms of drink and drugs.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026

Definition of practical jokes

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The camping tents below are tested and approved for outdoor adventures.

— Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
To add onto your adventures, visit Smith Mountain Lake which is under an hour away or plan a visit to Go Fest in the fall to really capture the region’s outdoor spirit.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

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