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Starts Of Some Pranks

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noun

• a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

verb

• take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

• to be courageous enough to try or do something

• challenge

35%9 Humorous pranks or practical pranks
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35%10 Playing pranks or engaging in pranks
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