prank vs put-on

prank and put-on both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prank	Yes	No	Yes	No
put-on	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, prank and put-on are synonyms defined as:

prank and put-on: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

Other synonyms of prank include antic, caper, joke, trick.

prank (noun)	put-on (noun)
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement	something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
acting like a clown or buffoon	a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
	a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

prank (verb)	put-on (verb)
dress up showily
dress or decorate showily or gaudily