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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
to kid
[Verb]

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

Ex: She kidded her friend , saying she ’d seen him in a superhero movie .
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to joke
to joke
[Verb]

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

Ex: The teacher joked that the homework would be graded by the class pet .
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to tease
to tease
[Verb]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

Ex: Couples may tease each other affectionately , adding a touch of humor to their relationship .
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to prank
to prank
[Verb]

to play a mischievous trick or practical joke on someone, often for amusement and laughs

Ex: The team had cleverly pranked their supervisor on the company retreat .
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to mock
to mock
[Verb]

to imitate someone or something, often using sarcasm or teasing

Ex: They mocked the singer 's performance in a funny way .
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to ridicule

to make fun of someone or something

Ex: It is crucial that educators do not ridicule students for asking questions .
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to fool
to fool
[Verb]

to trick someone by making them believe something false or absurd

Ex: She fooled the store clerk by returning an item that was n’t hers .
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to hoax
to hoax
[Verb]

to deceive someone by creating a false story or situation

Ex: The tabloid newspaper hoaxed the public with sensational headlines about mythical creatures .
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to banter
to banter
[Verb]

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

Ex: The siblings banter back and forth, teasing each other with affectionate jokes and playful remarks.
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to rib
to rib
[Verb]

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

Ex: The comedian ribbed the audience with witty jokes and humorous anecdotes .
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to mess with

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

Ex: I like to mess with my friends by telling funny stories about them.
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to jest
to jest
[Verb]

to say or do something playfully or without serious intent

Ex: She jested about quitting her job , though everyone knew she loved it .
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to punk
to punk
[Verb]

to trick or deceive someone, often as a playful prank

Ex: Be careful not to punk someone too harshly , ensuring the prank is light-hearted and enjoyable for all involved .
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to razz
to razz
[Verb]

to tease in a playful manner

Ex: The teammates razzed their captain after he missed an easy shot during the game .
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to jape
to jape
[Verb]

to joke, especially in a playful manner

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