pranks
Example Sentences
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Playing jokes and pranks, it needs to be amusing and not belittling, obviously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
In fact, if we were on the eve of April Fools’ Day, not the Fourth of July, I’d guess that the few news stories about the order were pranks.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
Kemish said his team had identified several groups from across Nottingham and West Bridgford who harassed the public and shop workers, and that some saw their behaviour as "pranks".
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Prime Video’s award-winning series returns with a new unwitting hero, who is hired as a temp at a hot sauce company — gentle, funny pranks ensue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
I’ve always been pretty popular—I guess because I’ve got attitude and I’m good at sports and pulling pranks.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
