Pranking
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹæŋkɪŋ/
Pranking (noun)
- The act of making someone believe something false as a joke, usually to get a reaction.
- A playful trick done to entertain others, often involving harmless surprises or staged situations.
- Making false or misleading messages online to cause surprise or laughter, without serious harm.
Examples
- Pranking can hurt feelings even when people laugh.
- The teacher warned us about pranking that targets someone.