Synonyms for Prank (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (acting like a clown or buffoon):
buffoonery, frivolity, japery, clowning, harlequinade
WordNet sense 2 (a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement):
antic, caper, joke, put-on, trick
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