PRANK
What does "PRANK" mean?
A trick played on someone, usually as a joke, to amuse or mildly embarrass them.
Meanings
- A mischievous trick or practical joke. Their classic prank was filling his office with balloons.
- To play a trick on someone. She pranked her brother with a fake lottery ticket. informal
Word origin
Of uncertain origin, recorded from the 16th century; possibly related to the obsolete verb 'prank' meaning to dress or adorn showily, perhaps from a Germanic root.
Remember it
PRANK = a PRANK is a PRomised lAugh that's a bit Naughty/Kooky.
A little poem
The bucket tips, the laughter spills-
the joke's on him, but so are the bills.
couplet
Wordplay
- I keep planning the perfect prank on my friend, but every time I do, the timing just isn't right - it's a setup with no punchline.
What it teaches
A good prank lifts both people up; a bad one only lifts the prankster.
Quick facts
What does PRANK mean?
A trick played on someone, usually as a joke, to amuse or mildly embarrass them.
Is PRANK a valid word?
Yes — PRANK is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is PRANK?
PRANK has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does PRANK come from?
Of uncertain origin, recorded from the 16th century; possibly related to the obsolete verb 'prank' meaning to dress or adorn showily, perhaps from a Germanic root.
What can PRANK teach us?
A good prank lifts both people up; a bad one only lifts the prankster.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.