April-fool
Seasonal prank victim
An April-fool is someone tricked on April Fools' Day (April 1), or the prank itself.
The tradition involves playing harmless tricks and crying "April fool!" when the victim falls for it: He sent her to fetch a left-handed screwdriver and she didn't realize she'd been made an April-fool until noon.
Deliberate deception for effect
- trickDeliberate deception
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
deception · ruse · put-on · wind-up · leg-pull · foolery · tomfoolery · jest
Custom passed through generations
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- customHabitual group practice
- annualOccurring every year
- springtimeSeason following winter
hoax
Deliberate deception for effect
spoof · deception · ruse · put-on · wind-up · leg-pull · foolery · tomfoolery · jest · jape
tradition
Custom passed through generations
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- customHabitual group practice
- annualOccurring every year
springtime · BBC · satirical · parody · mock
dupe
Deceive or victim
gull · patsy · fall-guy · butt · stooge · chump · pigeon · sap · mug · laughingstock