PRANKISH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

prankish

adjective

ˈpraŋ-kish

Definition of prankish

as in mischievous

tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness told the prankish lad that someone would eventually get hurt if he kept it up

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Recent Examples of prankish Caltech is a sort of nerd Valhalla, where brilliant and creative youngsters study and engage in prankish mischief. — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026 Still, at its best, Needle Guy applies Brady’s prankish energy to unsettling inversions of his inspirations. — Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026 And within the prankish world created by the production, not everyone was in on the joke. — David Renard, New York Times, 1 May 2025 Fuchs put a prankish spin on the descending octaves that tootle above the reprise of the symphony’s solemn opening. — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for prankish

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Never hearing your voice or seeing that unmistakably mischievous grin that so many people knew and loved?

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
KidSuper founder Colm Dillane has always had a mischievous side.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of mischievous

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To avenge an injustice and restore honor, a good yakuza, like Ken-san, would set off alone for a suicidal last stand against his wicked rivals.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
That unholy resurrection gives William some wicked supernatural powers to go along with his slick swordplay.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

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