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practical joke vs trick

trick vs practical joke

practical joke and trick both are nouns.

practical joke is not a verb while trick is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
practical joke Yes No No No
trick Yes No Yes No
As nouns, trick is a hypernym of practical joke; that is, trick is a word with a broader meaning than practical joke:
  • practical joke: a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
  • trick: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
Other hypernyms of practical joke include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on.
practical joke (noun) trick (noun)
a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish) a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
(card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner
an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent
a cunning or deceitful action or device
a prostitute's customer
a period of work or duty
practical joke (verb) trick (verb)
deceive somebody
Difference between practical joke and trick

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