practical joke
The origin and history of practical joke.
Etymology
So called because the joke is carried out in practice — in deed rather than in speech — as opposed to a spoken joke.
The origin and history of practical joke.
So called because the joke is carried out in practice — in deed rather than in speech — as opposed to a spoken joke.
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