put-on vs prank

put-on and prank both are nouns.

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

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

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

Other synonyms of put-on include antic, caper, joke, trick.

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

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