prank

scherzo

Trucco fatto a qualcuno per divertirsi, che a volte causa problemi o lo turba.

In inglese semplice: A trick played on someone for fun, sometimes causing trouble or upsetting them.

• It was only a prank.
• They played a prank on their friend.
• Some pranks can hurt people badly.

Come si usa: play a prank on someone (They played a prank on their teacher.)

Sinonimi: practical joke, trick

Espressioni comuni: play a prank, prank on someone, harmless prank

fare uno scherzo

Fare un trucco a qualcuno per divertirsi, spesso per sorprenderlo o metterlo in imbarazzo.

In inglese semplice: To play a trick on someone for fun, often to surprise or embarrass them.

• Are you trying to prank me?
• They pranked their brother with a fake spider.
• She loves pranking her friends on their birthdays.

Come si usa: prank someone by doing something (She pranked me by hiding my shoes.)

Sinonimi: trick, fool

Espressioni comuni: prank someone, prank a friend

fare uno squillo

Chiamare qualcuno e riattaccare prima che risponda, usando la chiamata persa come segnale.

In inglese semplice: To call someone and hang up before they answer, using the missed call as a signal.

• Prank me when you arrive.
• She pranked my phone to signal that she was outside.
• He pranked me because he had no phone credit.

Come si usa: prank someone when… (Prank me when you reach the gate.)

Espressioni comuni: prank someone, prank my phone