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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pranking

/præŋkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does pranking mean?

verb

The act of playing a trick or joke on someone, often in a playful or harmless way. To engage in playful trickery or joking.

Example

"The kids love pranking their friends during April Fool's Day."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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