pranks
word · lemma: prank
Definition
Tricks or jokes played on someone to surprise or amuse them, usually done for fun and not to harm.
Usage & Nuances
"Pranks" are generally informal, playful, and should not cause harm. Common collocations: "play pranks," "harmless pranks," "April Fool's pranks." Don't confuse with "jokes" (verbal) or "tricks" (may be more deceitful).
Spanish: bromas - travesurasPortuguese (BR): pegadinhas - trotes - travessurasPortuguese (PT): partidas - partidas pregadas - traquinicesChinese (Simplified): 恶作剧 - 玩笑Chinese (Traditional): 惡作劇 - 玩笑Hindi: शरारतें - मज़ाकArabic: مقالب - مزحاتBengali: কৌতুক - দুষ্টুমি (মজা করার জন্য)Russian: шутки - розыгрышиJapanese: いたずら - ドッキリVietnamese: trò chơi khăm - trò đùa tinh nghịchKorean: 장난 - 장난질Turkish: şaka - muziplik - oyun (şaka amaçlı)Urdu: شرارتیں - مذاق (تفریحی)Indonesian: lelucon - keisengan
Example Sentences
He loves making pranks with his friends.
basic
Some YouTubers got famous for their outrageous pranks.
natural
The students played pranks on their teacher.
basic
April Fool’s Day is famous for silly pranks.
basic
Honestly, some pranks go too far and can upset people.
natural
Back in college, we pulled some unforgettable pranks in the dorms.
natural