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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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 .
to joke
[Verb]
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 .
to tease
[Verb]
to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks
Ex: Couples tease each other affectionately , adding a touch of humor to their relationship .
to prank
[Verb]
to play a mischievous trick or practical joke on someone, often for amusement and laughs
to ridicule
[Verb]
to make fun of someone or something
Ex: It is crucial that educators do ridicule students for asking questions .
to rib
[Verb]
to playfully tease someone in a friendly way, often involving light-hearted jokes or gentle ridicule
to mess with
[Verb]
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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