prankster

noun

prank·​ster ˈpraŋ(k)-stər How to pronounce prankster (audio)
: a person who plays pranks

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However, the young prankster alleges Cairo acted more violently than originally believed. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025 The Nelk Boys started out as viral pranksters on YouTube and have slowly evolved into conservative political activists. David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 When a mysterious prankster befalls the town of Middlesburg, 13-year-old Frances McCausland (Erin Chambers) gets blamed for the mischief. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 The cult hit comedy franchise Super Troopers revolves around the shenanigans of a group of Vermont state troopers who are slacker pranksters first and foremost. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prankster

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First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prankster was in 1910

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“Prankster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prankster. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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prankster

noun
prank·​ster ˈpraŋ(k)-stər How to pronounce prankster (audio)
: a player of pranks

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