pranking
present participle of prank
pranking (plural prankings)
(archaic) A showy adornment.
(archaic) The playing of pranks; tomfoolery.
Source: Wiktionary
Prank, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pranked; p. pr. & vb. n. Pranking.] Etym: [Cf. E. prink, also G. prangen, prunken, to shine, to make a show, Dan. prange, prunke, Sw. prunka, D. pronken.]
Definition: To adorn in a showy manner; to dress or equip ostentatiously; - - often followed by up; as, to prank up the body. See Prink. In sumptuous tire she joyed herself to prank. Spenser.
Prank, v. i.
Definition: To make ostentatious show. White houses prank where once were huts. M. Arnold.
Prank, n.
Definition: A gay or sportive action; a ludicrous, merry, or mischievous trick; a caper; a frolic. Spenser. The harpies . . . played their accustomed pranks. Sir W. Raleigh. His pranks have been too broad to bear with. Shak.
Prank, a.
Definition: Full of gambols or tricks. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 May 2024
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