pranking

Meanings

• verb

  The act of mischievously causing trouble or making jokes at the expense of others, often playfully and without malicious intent.

  - "He loves to prank his friends by hiding their keys."
  - "Pranking is a popular pastime among teenagers."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pranking
rank , spank , prank , crank , blank

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Variants

List of all variants of pranking that leads to same result
prank , pranked , pranking , pranks

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Forms

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pranks (plural form), pranked (past tense), prankster (noun form)

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Etymology

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Originally comes from the Old English word 'prankian', meaning 'to leap, dance, or frolic'. Pranking evolved to include mischievous acts and jokes.

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Trivia

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1. Pranking is believed to have originated as a way for young people to test their boundaries and assert their independence.

2. The largest prank in history is considered to be the 'Trewman Must Die' hoax, which was published in a local English newspaper in 1704.

3. Pranking is a popular pastime in many cultures around the world, including India, Mexico, and the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mischief: Mischief refers to the act of causing trouble or making jokes, often playfully and without malicious intent. It is closely related to pranking.

2. Practical Joke: A practical joke is a prank or hoax designed to deceive or trick someone. It is a form of pranking that often involves setting up a situation where someone is the victim of a surprise or unexpected event.

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Culture

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Pranking is a common practice in various forms of media, such as movies, television shows, and literature. It is often used to lighten the mood and bring people closer together. Pranking can also be seen as a rite of passage for teenagers and young adults.

How to Memorize "pranking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone hiding behind a corner, ready to jump out and scare someone.
   - Visualize a group of friends planning a prank on their teacher.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pranking' with the image of a group of friends laughing and playing a harmless joke on each other.
   - Remember the feeling of excitement and anticipation when planning a prank.

3. mnemonics
   

   - P- Playful, R- Ridiculous, A- Amusing, N- Naughty, K- Kidding, I- Ingenious, N- Nonsense, G- Grinning

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