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Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle - Verbs for Mischief

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to mischief such as "prank", "tease", and "joke".

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Categorized English Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle
to kid
[Verb]

to joke about something, often by giving false or inaccurate information

Ex: kidded her friend , saying she ’d seen him in a superhero movie .
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to joke
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to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

Ex: The joked that the homework would be graded by the class pet .
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to tease
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to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

Ex: Couples tease each other affectionately , adding a touch of humor to their relationship .
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to prank
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to play a mischievous trick or practical joke on someone, often for amusement and laughs

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to mock
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to imitate someone or something, often using sarcasm or teasing

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to make fun of someone or something

Ex: It is crucial that educators do ridicule students for asking questions .
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to fool
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to trick someone by making them believe something false or absurd

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to hoax
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to deceive someone by creating a false story or situation

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to banter
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to engage in light, playful, and teasing conversation or exchange of remarks

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to rib
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to playfully tease someone in a friendly way, often involving light-hearted jokes or gentle ridicule

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to tease or joke with someone in a lighthearted and good-natured manner

Ex: She knows I 'm messing with her when I tease about her fashion choices .
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to jest
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to say or do something playfully or without serious intent

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to punk
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to trick or deceive someone, often as a playful prank

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to razz
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to tease in a playful manner

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to jape
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to joke, especially in a playful manner

Ex: The TV show japed with guests on the show , engaging them in friendly banter .
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