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prankster

noun
/ˈpɹæŋkstəː/UK/ˈpɹæŋkstɚ/

Etymology

Derived from prank + -ster.

  1. derived from *brengʰ-✻
  2. derived from *pranganą✻
  3. derived from pronken
  4. inherited from pranken — “to adorn, arrange one's attire”
  5. suffixed as prankster — “prank + ster”

Definitions

  1. One who performs pranks.

    • A skilled prankster.
    • She became famous as a prankster.
    • He loves being a prankster and is often seen pulling off several pranks on his bullies.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA