prankster

noun
UK: /ˈpræŋkstər/
US: /ˈpræŋkstər/

  1. A person who plays pranks or practical jokes on others.

    1. My brother is a real prankster.
    2. The office prankster put plastic wrap over the toilet seat again it was so nasty.

Synonyms

joker trickster mischief-maker wag comedian humorist
prankster adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a prankster; mischievous.

    1. He has a prankster attitude.
    2. The prankster smile on her face told me she was planning something mischievous and stupid.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "prankster" is /ˈpræŋkstər/ in British English and /ˈpræŋkstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prankster": joker, trickster, mischief-maker, wag, comedian, humorist.

Example usage of "prankster": "My brother is a real prankster.". More examples on the page.