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- [prang-kish]
- /ˈpræŋ kɪʃ/
- /ˈpræŋkɪʃ/
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- [prang-kish]
- /ˈpræŋ kɪʃ/
Definitions of prankish word
- adjective prankish of the nature of a prank: a prankish plan. 1
- adjective prankish full of pranks; playful: a prankish child; a prankish kitten. 1
- adjective prankish full of pranks; mischievous or frolicsome 0
- adjective prankish like a prank 0
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Origin of prankish
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; prank1 + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Prankish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prankish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
prankish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prankish
adj prankish
- booner — a young working-class person from Canberra
- coltish — A young person or animal that is coltish is full of energy but clumsy or awkward, because they lack physical skill or control.
- flipper — a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.
- frisky — lively; frolicsome; playful.
- gamesome — playful; frolicsome.
noun prankish
- devilment — devilish or mischievous conduct
- devilry — reckless or malicious fun or mischief
- deviltry — reckless mischief, fun, etc.
- dirty trick — act: unfair, dishonest
- funny business — improper or unethical conduct, as deception or trickery: He won't stand for any funny business here.
adjective prankish
- antic — an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
- elfin — (with reference to a person) small and delicate, typically with an attractively mischievous or strange charm.
- elfish — Characteristic of an elf.
- elvish — Of or having to do with elves.
- jaunty — easy and sprightly in manner or bearing: to walk with a jaunty step.
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