prankster

noun

prank·​ster ˈpraŋ(k)-stər How to pronounce prankster (audio)
: a person who plays pranks

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Such worms took on the characterization of a prankster, like the WANK (Worms Against Nuclear Killers), which plagued NASA computers with pacifist messages in 1989 and deceived users into believing their files were being deleted. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2024 However, his wife (Constance Wu) has other plans, going toe-to-toe with neighborhood pranksters to keep her investment property in pristine condition. Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 With no auditions sticking, he’s decided his true calling is as a YouTube prankster. Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024 Watch Under Wraps on Disney+ 20 of 46 Don't Look Under the Bed When a mysterious prankster befalls the town of Middlesburg, 13-year-old Frances McCausland (Erin Chambers) gets blamed for the mischief. Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prankster 

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prankster was in 1910

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“Prankster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prankster. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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prankster

noun
prank·​ster ˈpraŋ(k)-stər How to pronounce prankster (audio)
: a player of pranks

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