Word of the Day: Prank
prank
prank / ˈpraŋk
noun
1. a trick, usually done in a mischievous manner
If wit is the most sophisticated form of humor, pranks are the most juvenile.
Maureen Dowd, 1952-
verb
1. to play a trick on someone
Pranking exposes the truth that underneath this appearance of order is joy, laughter, and disorder.
Mac Barnett, 1982-
2. to dress ostentatiously
He pranked himself out in his best clothes.
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Etymology:
prank: derivation uncertain, probably Germanic (see the Dutch verb pronken, to make a show).
Thank you to Allen Ward for providing this etymology
