"pranksterish" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more pranksterish [comparative], most pranksterish [superlative]
Etymology: From prankster + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|prankster|ish}} prankster + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} pranksterish (comparative more pranksterish, superlative most pranksterish)
  1. Like a prankster; inclined to play pranks.
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