pranking

prank

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Definitions of pranking word

verb with object pranking to dress or adorn in an ostentatious manner: They were all pranked out in their fanciest clothes. 1
verb without object pranking to make an ostentatious show or display. 1

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; akin to Dutch pronken to show off, strut, pronk show, finery, Middle Low German prank pomp

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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