practical joke

Definitions of practical joke
  1. noun
    a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
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    apenstreek, apestreek, bokkensprong, bokkesprong, capriool, gambade, gekheid, grap, kattekwaad, kattenkwaad, kwajongensstreek, paskwil, poets, schelmenstreek
    a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
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