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lunacy vs prank

prank vs lunacy

lunacy and prank both are nouns.

lunacy is not a verb while prank is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lunacy Yes No No No
prank Yes No Yes No
As nouns, prank is a hyponym of lunacy; that is, prank is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lunacy:
  • lunacy: foolish or senseless behavior
  • prank: acting like a clown or buffoon
Other hyponyms of lunacy include meshugaas, mishegaas, mishegoss, buffoonery, clowning, frivolity, harlequinade, japery.
lunacy (noun) prank (noun)
foolish or senseless behavior a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
obsolete terms for legal insanity acting like a clown or buffoon
lunacy (verb) prank (verb)
dress up showily
dress or decorate showily or gaudily
Difference between lunacy and prank

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