Top synonyms for “prank”: antic, buffoonery, caper, clowning, frivolity, harlequinade, japery, joke, and 2 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
- (noun)acting like a clown or buffoon
- (verb)dress up showily“He pranked himself out in his best clothes”
- (verb)dress or decorate showily or gaudily“Roses were pranking the lawn”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "prank" include antic, buffoonery, caper, clowning, frivolity, harlequinade. Our thesaurus lists 10 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "prank" mean?
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
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