scare prank
Staged startle trick
A scare prank is a practical joke designed to frighten someone, typically by startling them with sudden loud noises, unexpected appearances, or fake threats.
The genre dominates prank videos online: We hid in the closet for a scare prank.
The humor depends on the victim's genuine fear reaction, which makes these pranks controversial when they go too far.
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- startleFrighten suddenly
- frightSudden intense fear
- booShout to startle or jeer
- pop outAppear or exit abruptly
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scare prankpleasant surprise
Unanticipated positive occurrence
reassurance · warm welcome · surprise party · surprise gift · act of kindness
scare pranksurprise party
Covert celebration for an unsuspecting honoree
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