How To Spell prank?
How to Pronounce prank?
Correct pronunciation for the word "prank" is [pɹˈaŋk], [pɹˈaŋk], [p_ɹ_ˈa_ŋ_k].
What are the misspellings for prank?
"Prank" in context
A prank is a mischievous act intended to be funny and cause brief moments of confusion, embarrassment, or discomfort to its victims. Pranks can range from practical jokes, such as a fake gift or surprise visit, to more elaborate setups such as tricking a person into believing an improbable scenario. Pranks are also often performed with the intent of causing a reaction from the victim, such as making them laugh, or causing them to react in an unexpected or exaggerated way. Pranking has been a part of human culture since ancient times.
Pranks vary from harmless to dangerous, depending on how far the prankster is willing to take it.
Pranks vary from harmless to dangerous, depending on how far the prankster is willing to take it.
What are similar-sounding words for prank?
Usage over time for prank:
This graph shows how "prank" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Prank:
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- contrivance .
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- cut .
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- game .
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• decorate
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