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IDEA.org / Words / pulling pranks
Related — mischief (Playful troublesome behavior); joking (Saying things in fun); trickster (Cunning deceiver in myth); whoopee cushion · prankster · gags · hijinks · fooling · teasing · shenanigans · gotcha · scare · surprise
behavioral seriousnesspulling pranks ≠ acting in good faith; being honest · keeping a straight face
social responsibilitypulling pranks ≠ toeing the line Adhering to expectations; keeping the peace · conforming
intent toward otherspulling pranks ≠ lending a hand Providing assistance to another; reassuring
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/pulling_pranks