Streich — meaning in English

English meaning

escapade noun A reckless, adventurous, or mischievous act, often one that breaks the rules.
hoax noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
humbug noun Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
joke noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
knavery noun Playful mischief or tricks of the kind a cheeky boy might get up to.
lark noun A small songbird known for its cheerful singing, often heard early in the morning.
practical joke noun A trick played on someone to make them look foolish and to amuse everyone else, carried out through actions or objects rather than words.
prank noun A playful trick or joke played on someone, usually harmless.
shenanigans noun Mischievous or high-spirited behavior; playful goings-on.
stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
wind-up noun An act of teasing someone by telling them something untrue to see how they react, or the false story itself.

Streich is used for these senses in English:

escapade A daring or adventurous act; an undertaking which goes against convention.
hoax Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
humbug (countable, slang) A hoax, jest, or prank.
joke Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
knavery The antics or tricks of a knave; boyish mischief.
lark A prank.
practical joke A playful trick done for amusement to the detriment of someone else.
prank A practical joke or mischievous trick.