prankish
/'præɳkiʃ/ Cách viết khác : (prankful) /'præɳkful/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Playful in a mischievous, teasing, or mildly annoying way: Describes behavior that is playfully naughty or troublesome, often involving tricks or jokes that cause minor irritation or amusement. 2. Characterized by or fond of pranks: Having a tendency to engage in playful, impish acts.
Usage
- Used to describe a person, their behavior, or their nature.
- Often carries a tone of affectionate annoyance; the behavior is troublesome but not malicious.
- Typically modifies nouns like , , , , .
Examples
- The prankish child hid his sister's shoes just before school.
- She gave him a prankish grin after swapping the salt and sugar.
- His prankish sense of humor kept the office on its toes.
- There was a prankish glint in his eyes that warned of an upcoming joke.
Advanced Usage
- In literature/description: Used to add color to a character's personality, suggesting a lively, impish quality.
- The author described the fairy as a prankish spirit who loved to tangle travelers' hair.
- Figurative use: Can be applied to non-human entities to suggest unpredictable, playful trouble.
- The prankish wind kept blowing my papers off the desk.
Variants and Related Words
- Prank (n): A playful trick or practical joke.
- He was the mastermind behind the office prank.
- Prankster (n): A person who plays pranks.
- The famous prankster filled the teacher's desk with balloons.
- Prankful (adj): An older, less common synonym for .
Synonyms
- Mischievous: Showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
- Impish: Of or like an imp; mischievous.
- Puckish: Playfully mischievous (from the character Puck in Shakespeare).
- Waggish: Humorous in a playful, mischievous, or facetious manner.
- Frolicsome: Full of fun and high spirits; playful.
Antonyms
- Sober: Serious, solemn, not playful.
- Sedate: Calm, dignified, composed.
- Well-behaved: Conducting oneself properly.
Idioms and Phrases
- To be in a prankish mood: To feel like playing tricks or jokes.
- Be careful around your brother today; he's in a prankish mood.
- A prankish streak: A persistent element of mischievousness in one's character.
- Despite his serious job, he has a definite prankish streak.
Adjective
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naughtily or annoyingly playful
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teasing and worrying with impish laughter
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a wicked prank
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