PRANK


Meaning of PRANK in English

I. noun Etymology: obsolete ~ to play tricks Date: circa 1529 trick:, a malicious act, a mildly mischievous act, a ludicrous act, II. verb Etymology: probably from Dutch pronken to strut; akin to Middle High German gebrunkel glitter of metal Date: 15th century intransitive verb to show oneself off, transitive verb to dress or adorn gaily or showily

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