Pranking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹæŋkɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pranking is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of prank.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of prank.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A showy adornment.
- (archaic) The playing of pranks or tricks; monkeyshines, didoes.
Example Sentences
So they have trooped forth to organize village down-and-outs and ne'er-do-wells into would-be combat units. If this is the case, then like most other collegiate prankings, the show has turned out to be both trite and puny, deceiving no one […]
Word Forms
- prankings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antic, joke, clowning, caper, buffoonery, frivolity.
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