Definition of «prankster»

A prankster is someone who enjoys playing practical jokes, tricks or hoaxes on others for amusement. They are often seen as mischievous and enjoy making people laugh through their clever and sometimes silly antics.

Usage examples

  1. The mischievous prankster hid fake spiders in their friend's desk, causing them to jump in surprise.
  2. The notorious prankster swapped their colleague's coffee with a caffeinated energy drink, resulting in a sudden burst of hyperactivity.
  3. The sneaky prankster dressed up as a ghost and scared their siblings during a camping trip in the forest.
  4. The clever prankster filled their roommate's shampoo bottle with blue food coloring, turning their hair a vibrant shade.
  5. The daring prankster rigged the office printer to produce a loud noise every time someone pressed the print button, causing confusion and laughter.

Sentences with «prankster»

  • On July 29 they agreed to trade infielders Jose Vizcaino and Jeff Kent for Baerga and infielder Alvaro Espinoza, the kind of prankster who thought putting a bubble - gum bubble on an unsuspecting teammate's hat was funny — the 59th time. (si.com)
  • Voiced by Thomas Middleditch and Kevin Hart, who play Harold and George, respectively, they are a pair of pranksters who fight back against the Man — Principal Krupp (Ed Helms)-- with elaborate practical jokes. (latimes.com)
  • Today on q: Lee Quarnstrom of the Merry Pranksters on Tom Wolfe, country singer - songwriter Margo Price, actor Julian Dennison, comedian David Sedaris, filmmaker Michael Melski. (cbc.ca)
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