play jokes

But it was dangerous game, for those who attempted to play jokes on him generally got the worst of it.

But these demons did not like their abode; they preferred to roam the earth and play jokes on men and women.

I know it was cruel, to laugh at, and play jokes upon men who were half insane upon the subject.

The boys said they'd take me fishing—but they only propose things so they can play jokes on me, it seems to me.

Others began to play jokes, imitated the cries of animals, or attempted a tyrolienne.