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practical joke
/pɹˈæktɪkəl dʒˈoʊk/
/pɹˈaktɪkəl dʒˈəʊk/
Practical joke
01
a trick or prank played on someone, typically intended to be humorous, but sometimes causing embarrassment or surprise
Examples
He played a practical joke on his friend by hiding their keys.
The office is full of practical jokes, especially around April Fools' Day.
