Practical Joker

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈpræktɪkəl ˈdʒoʊkər/

Definitions of practical joker

noun a person who plays tricks or pranks on others for amusement

Example Sentences

A1 My brother is a practical joker who loves playing pranks on me.

A2 The practical joker at work always keeps us entertained with his funny antics.

B1 The practical joker in our group always comes up with creative ways to make us laugh.

B2 The practical joker pulled a hilarious prank on his friend during their camping trip.

C1 The renowned practical joker is famous for his elaborate and well-executed pranks.

C2 Despite his reputation as a practical joker, he always knows when to draw the line and not offend anyone.

Examples of practical joker in a Sentence

formal The practical joker in the office always finds ways to lighten the mood with harmless pranks.

informal Don't take him too seriously, he's just a practical joker who loves to pull pranks on his friends.

slang Watch out for that practical joker, he's always up to something sneaky.

figurative His wit and humor make him a practical joker in social situations, always ready with a clever comeback or joke.

Grammatical Forms of practical joker

past tense

practical joked

plural

practical jokers

comparative

more practical joking

superlative

most practical joking

present tense

practical jokes

future tense

will practical joke

perfect tense

has practical joked

continuous tense

is practical joking

singular

practical joker

positive degree

practical joker

infinitive

to practical joke

gerund

practical joking

participle

practical joking

Origin and Evolution of practical joker

First Known Use: 1804 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'practical joker' originated from the combination of the words 'practical' meaning useful or relevant, and 'joker' meaning a person who jokes or plays tricks on others.
Evolution of the word: The term 'practical joker' has evolved to refer to someone who enjoys playing pranks or tricks on others for amusement, often in a light-hearted manner.