practical joke

noun
UK: /ˌpræktɪkəl ˈdʒəʊk/
US: /ˌpræktɪkəl ˈdʒoʊk/

  1. A trick played on someone, usually intended to be funny but sometimes causing embarrassment or annoyance.

    1. It was just a practical joke, don't be angry.
    2. The so-called practical joke involved hiding his car keys and causing him to miss his train.

Synonyms

jest trick caper hoax prank
practical joke verb

  1. To play a trick or prank on someone.

    1. They are always practical joke on each other.
    2. Don't practical joke her like that; she's very sensitive and will take it to heart.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "practical joke" is /ˌpræktɪkəl ˈdʒəʊk/ in British English and /ˌpræktɪkəl ˈdʒoʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "practical joke": jest, trick, caper, hoax, prank.

Example usage of "practical joke": "It was just a practical joke, don't be angry.". More examples on the page.