5 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Prank \Prank\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pranked}; p. pr & vb n.
{Pranking}.] [Cf. E. prink, also G. prangen prunken, to
shine, to make a show Dan. prange, prunke, Sw prunka, D.
pronken.]
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Prank \Prank\, v. i.
To make ostentatious show
White houses prank where once were huts. --M. Arnold.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Prank \Prank\, n.
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Prank \Prank\, a.
Full of gambols or tricks. [Obs.]
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
prank
n 1: acting like a clown or buffoon [syn: {buffoonery}, {clowning},
{frivolity}, {harlequinade}]
2: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
[syn: {antic}, {joke}, {trick}, {caper}]
v 1: dress or decorate showily or gaudily; "Roses were pranking
the lawn"
2: dress up showily; "He pranked himself out in his best
clothes"
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