1. playful or mischievous tricks played on someone

1. to play tricks or practical jokes on someone

Examples

• The students played harmless pranks on their teacher.
• April Fool’s Day is known for elaborate pranks.
• He pranks his little sister by hiding her toys.
• The office workers planned a prank involving fake spiders.
• She doesn’t appreciate being pranked during serious meetings.
• Their pranks were funny but never mean-spirited.
• The comedian pranks unsuspecting people on his show.