Prank

Full Definition of PRANK

: trick:

a obsolete : a malicious act

b : a mildly mischievous act

c : a ludicrous act

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Origin of PRANK

obsolete prank to play tricks

First Known Use: circa 1529

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Synonyms: antic, caper, capriccio, dido, escapade, frolic, gag, jest, knavery, monkeyshine(s), practical joke, rag [chiefly British], roguery, shavie [Scottish], shine(s), trick, waggery

Rhymes with PRANK

bank, blank, clank, crank, dank, flank, franc, frank, hank, lank, plank, rank, shank, spank, stank, swank, tank, thank, yank, Yank

Definition of PRANK

intransitive verb

: to show oneself off

transitive verb

: to dress or adorn gaily or showily

Origin of PRANK

probably from Dutch pronken to strut; akin to Middle High German gebrunkel glitter of metal

First Known Use: 15th century

Definition of PRANK for Kids

: a mischievous act : practical joke

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