practical joke
Example Sentences
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The five Georgia teens whose teacher died during a fatal practical joke will not be prosecuted in the educator's death, the district attorney has said.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
We both worked hard but never prioritized our careers over a beautiful experience, a meaningful conversation, a unique meal, a practical joke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2024
The con job was, he thinks, “no more than a practical joke, really. Good clean sport.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2024
Was it all some kind of practical joke?
From Slate ● Mar. 16, 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
