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PRANK Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word prank. (exact relations)
There are 30 hypernyms of the word prank. (close relations)
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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

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

hoax
nounn
noun

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

verb

• subject to a playful hoax or joke

practical joke
nounn
noun

• a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)

antic
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

adjective satellite

• ludicrously odd

verb

• act as or like a clown

buffoonery
nounn
noun

• acting like a clown or buffoon

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

clowning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• acting like a clown or buffoon

• a comic incident or series of incidents

frivolity
nounn
noun

• the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible

• something of little value or significance

• acting like a clown or buffoon

harlequinade
nounn
noun

• acting like a clown or buffoon

japery
nounn
noun

• acting like a clown or buffoon

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

put-on
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

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

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

Best Hypernyms For PRANK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for prank, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
adorn attire beautify craziness decorate diversion embellish folly foolery grace indulgence lunacy ornament overdress prink recreation tomfoolery
Phrases (13)
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