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prankish
This term describes a playful spirit of mischief that is generally harmless and lighthearted. It suggests a personality trait characterized by a desire to surprise or tease others, often associated with childhood innocence or a whimsical adult temperament. It carries a softer, more affectionate connotation than words like malicious or spiteful.
Because it describes a behavioral tendency, it is typically used to characterize a person's nature or a specific action. It evokes an image of spirited energy and a lack of seriousness, often appearing in narratives to establish a character as a trickster who seeks laughter rather than harm.
Meanings
Examples
He had a prankish glint in his eye as he reached for the whoopee cushion.
Stop being so prankish and help me clean up this mess.
The prankish students hid the teacher's chalk every single morning.
A prankish forest sprite led the travelers in circles for hours.
I wonder if she is planning something prankish for my birthday.
His prankish nature made him the most unpredictable person in the office.
She gave a prankish smile before swapping the salt and sugar shakers.
The puppy was in a prankish mood and kept stealing my socks.