noun
pranking
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Pranking (noun) means the activity of playing pranks or tricks on people. Example: “They spent the afternoon pranking their friends with fake spiders.”
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The activity of playing pranks or tricks on people.
"They spent the afternoon pranking their friends with fake spiders."
"The channel is famous for its elaborate pranking videos."
How to use pranking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "prank" — the act of playing tricks or jokes on someone.
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- Plural
- prankings
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What does pranking mean?
Pranking means the activity of playing playful tricks or practical jokes on people, usually in good fun and meant to amuse rather than to cause harm.
Is pranking a verb or a noun?
Both. It is the present participle of the verb "prank" (as in "they were pranking their friends"), and it is also used as a gerund noun meaning the activity of playing pranks (as in "pranking is his favourite hobby").
What is an example of pranking?
A common example is filming a harmless surprise on a friend for a funny video — for instance, wrapping their entire desk in foil while they are out, then filming their reaction.
What is the meaning of pranking?
"pranking" (noun) means the activity of playing pranks or tricks on people.
