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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Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle
to kid [verb]

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

Ex: She kidded him about his cooking skills , calling him a world-class chef .
to joke [verb]

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

Ex: The students joked with their teacher during class .
to tease [verb]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

Ex: Colleagues at the office like to tease each other to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere .
to prank [verb]

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

Ex: Be cautious not to prank anyone in a way that may cause harm or distress .
to mock [verb]

to imitate someone or something, often using sarcasm or teasing

Ex: The child mocked his brother 's gestures playfully .

to make fun of someone or something

Ex: The satirical show will probably ridicule current political events in the next episode .
to fool [verb]

to trick someone by making them believe something false or absurd

Ex: The illusionist 's performance was designed to fool the audience .
to hoax [verb]

to deceive someone by creating a false story or situation

Ex: Some individuals hoax others with fake social media posts to garner attention or spread misinformation .

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

Ex: At the family dinner table , members bantered about daily experiences , sharing laughter and creating lasting memories .
to rib [verb]

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

Ex: It 's common for teammates to rib each other during practice to lighten the mood .

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

Ex: She knows I 'm just messing with her when I tease about her fashion choices .
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 .
to punk [verb]

to trick or deceive someone, often as a playful prank

Ex: It 's all in good fun when friends punk each other with harmless pranks .
to razz [verb]

to tease in a playful manner

Ex: It 's common for coworkers to razz each other about their quirky habits in the office .
to jape [verb]

to joke, especially in a playful manner

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