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prankish

[/ˈpræŋkɪʃ/]
adjective
brincalhão; travesso; de brincadeira
1. Characterized by or fond of playing pranks; having the nature of a prank
His prankish behavior always kept the class laughing.
Seu comportamento brincalhão sempre mantinha a turma rindo.
2. Playfully mischievous or teasing in a lighthearted way
She gave him a prankish smile before revealing the surprise.
Ela lhe deu um sorriso travesso antes de revelar a surpresa.
Synonyms
mischievousplayfulimpishroguishwaggishjokingteasing
Antonyms
serioussolemngraveearnest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brincalhão; de brincadeira
Common usage for playful, prank-like behavior
Portugal
travesso; de brincadeira
Similar meaning but more commonly used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

up to pranks
play a prank
in a prankish mood
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