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1. Someone who likes to play jokes or mischievous tricks on other people: Jimmy was told by his mother that being a prankster can get him into a lot of trouble with other people because they usually don't like to be fooled by anyone.
2. Etymology: from English prank, "playful trick, a mischievous act" + -ster, "a person who deceives or cheats."
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2. Etymology: from English prank, "playful trick, a mischievous act" + -ster, "a person who deceives or cheats."
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English Words in Action, Group P
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