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Definition of Practical joker
1. Noun. Someone who plays practical jokes on others.
Exact synonyms: Cut-up, Hoaxer, Prankster, Tricker, Trickster
Generic synonyms: Bad Hat, Mischief-maker, Trouble Maker, Troublemaker, Troubler
Derivative terms: Hoax, Prank, Trick, Trick
Generic synonyms: Bad Hat, Mischief-maker, Trouble Maker, Troublemaker, Troubler
Derivative terms: Hoax, Prank, Trick, Trick
Definition of Practical joker
1. Noun. someone who instigates practical jokes ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Practical Joker
Literary usage of Practical joker
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Book of Humorous Verse by Carolyn Wells (1920)
"THE practical joker II'. S. Gilbert. OH, what a fund of joy jocund lies hid in
harmless hoaxes! What keen enjoyment springs From >?heap and simple things! ..."
2. My Own Story by Luise von Toscana, Louise Antoinette Marie (1911)
"... A defiant electress : Carried away in earnest : The fate of a practical joker :
The frightened blacksmith : The strong man indeed I FOUND Dresden rather ..."
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