Prankster

/ˈpræŋk.stɚ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who plays pranks, engaging in mischievous or playful behavior intended to amuse or trick others.

The prankster put whoopee cushions on all the chairs before the meeting.

Someone known for making jokes or engaging in humorous tricks.

During the family gathering, my cousin was the designated prankster, always ready with a new joke.

A person who enjoys teasing or playing practical jokes on others.

Everyone appreciates a good prankster, as long as their jokes are lighthearted and harmless.

A mischievous individual who often plays tricks for fun.

The prankster in our group has a reputation for elaborate setups that leave everyone laughing.

Someone who carries out pranks regularly or has a knack for humor.

In high school, he was known as the prankster, always coming up with new ways to prank his friends.

Etymology

The term 'prankster' combines 'prank,' meaning a playful trick or joke, with the suffix '-ster,' indicating a person associated with a particular action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pull a prank

to play a joke or practical joke on someone.

prank call

a telephone call made for the purpose of joking or disturbing someone.

goof off

to waste time or avoid responsibilities, often by playing pranks.

Related Words

prank

a playfully mischievous act; a trick.

joke

a thing that someone says to cause laughter or amusement.

hoax

a humorous or malicious deception.

Slang Meanings

class clown

He's the class clown; always the prankster in every lesson.

prank war

They had a prank war going on that escalated into a series of epic pranks.