practical joke
Example Sentences
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It took decades, but the plate came to light for what it was — a prank played on a historian by his fellow historians, a practical joke that got way out of hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025
"It's more likely a practical joke or someone attempting to create a smear campaign," he explained.
From BBC • May 1, 2024
Was it all some kind of practical joke?
From Slate • Mar. 16, 2023
It's almost as if McCarthy was playing some kind of elaborate practical joke.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2023
Seems the gas station man was a real card and liked to welcome dumb rookies with his little practical joke.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
