Prank (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Dress up showily; "He pranked himself out in his best clothes".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Hypernyms

• Get Up
• Trick Out
• Attire
• Deck Out
• Fancy Up
• Tog Up
• Fig Up
• Rig Out
• Deck Up
• Dress Up
• Fig Out
• Gussy Up
• Trick Up
• Prink
• Tog Out

Meaning ²

Dress or decorate showily or gaudily; "Roses were pranking the lawn".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

• Flowers were pranking the garden with their vibrant colors and delicate petals.
• The bright balloons were pranking the party area with their playful and festive atmosphere.
• The lights were pranking the Christmas tree with their twinkling and sparkling effects.
• The colorful streamers were pranking the room with their lively and celebratory vibe.
• The decorations were pranking the storefront with their flashy and attention-grabbing display.

Hypernyms

• Beautify
• Grace
• Adorn
• Ornament
• Embellish