noun
1. a humourous mischief maker, or rogue.
A practical joke (also known as a prank, gag, jape or shenanigan) is a mischievous trick or joke played on someone by a rapscallion, typically causing the victim to experience embarrassment, indignity, or discomfort. Practical jokes differ from confidence tricks or hoaxes in that the victim finds out, or is let in on the joke, rather than being fooled into handing over money or other valuables. Practical jokes or pranks are typically lighthearted, reversible or non-permanent, and aim to make the victim feel foolish or victimized to a certain degree; however practical jokes may also involve cruelty. Hence, we call the joker a rapscallion, rather than a kidder or down-right asshole.
Synonyms: bully, cad, caitiff, charlatan, cockamamie, culprit, delinquent, fink, hoodlum, hooligan, mischief-maker, miscreant, ne'er-do-well, prankster, profligate, rascal, scallawag, scamp, skunk, tramp, trickster, tyrant, vagabond, varmint.
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