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PRACTICAL JOKE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase practical joke. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the phrase practical joke. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PRACTICAL JOKE

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caper
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis

• pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces

• a crime (especially a robbery)

• a playful leap or hop

• gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

verb

• jump about playfully

gag
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

verb

• prevent from speaking out

• be too tight; rub or press

• tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

• make jokes or quips

• struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

• cause to retch or choke

• make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

joke
nounn
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• a triviality not to be taken seriously

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

mischief
nounn
noun

• reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

• the quality or nature of being harmful or evil

prank
verb, nounv, n
noun

• acting like a clown or buffoon

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

verb

• dress or decorate showily or gaudily

• dress up showily

stunt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention

• a creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth

verb

• check the growth or development of

• perform a stunt or stunts

• to look good

trick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cunning or deceitful action or device

• a period of work or duty

• an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

• a prostitute's customer

• (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner

verb

• deceive somebody

hoaxes
nounn
noun

• something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

verb

• subject to a playful hoax or joke

practical joker
nounn
noun

• someone who plays practical jokes on others

Best Hypernyms For PRACTICAL JOKE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for practical joke, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
prank trick antic bluff caper charade cheat con deception fraud gag hoax imposture jest joke masquerade put-on ruse sham swindle

Alternatives for CAPER

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