Category:Prank

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.]

Defn: 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 Prank, v. i.

Defn: to make ostentatious show. White houses prank where once were huts. M. Arnold.

Prank Prank, n.

Defn: 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 Prank, a.

Defn: full of gambols or tricks. [obs.]