prankster

Example Sentences

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The possibility that it was a prankster on the radio may not be 0%.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Just nine years ago, the documentary prankster John Wilson was here crashing on a couch and shooting a snarky short called “Escape From Park City” about his discomfort with its star-gazing and schmoozing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

With that in mind, the shadow cockroach “Angels” projects into your kitchen may be just a bit of Peter Pan-esque play from an inveterate digital prankster.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025

An internet prankster has been charged by police after appearing with the Australia team before their rugby league game against England on Saturday.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

“Almost two years now. And if you’re wondering, yes, we do get the occasional prankster who pulls up to the window and tells me they want a chalupa.”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas