noun
prankster
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noun
1
Someone who enjoys playing pranks on people.
"He was the office prankster, always hiding someone's stapler."
"The famous prankster once convinced his whole town a UFO had landed."
How to Use Prankster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who loves pulling pranks and playful tricks on others.
Common pairings
notorious prankster
a known prankster
Word Forms
pranksters plural
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Etymology
Formed from "prank" plus the agent suffix "-ster," as in "gangster" or "trickster."
Further Reading
Pranksters.com →
A viral content creation company producing prank and comedy content online.
Pranksters Theatre Company →
A community amateur dramatics theatre group that has been staging shows in Guildford, Surrey, UK since 1977.
Prankster's Gar & Brill →
A neighborhood bar in Tempe, Arizona, known for sports on TV, karaoke and pub food. Permanently closed.