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waggeries

noun

plural of waggery

as in jokes

something said or done to cause laughter Will Rogers' homespun waggeries struck a chord with audiences during the Great Depression

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as in pranks

a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke her innocent little waggeries usually involved whoopee cushions or fake snakes in cans

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Noun

The story made public an incident that had apparently given rise to jokes and gossip at the Pentagon.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Those thick locks that inspired so many jealous jokes among your friends and their balding husbands.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of jokes

Noun

The Muskego Police Department is warning Muskego High School students about consequences of pranks causing damage after the department received over 20 complaints in less than two weeks.

— Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The set includes a variety of items, including a new book entitled Slappy’s Book of Pranks, which includes directions for over 20 different pranks, Slappy trivia, a history of pranking, jokes and an introduction by Stine himself.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of pranks

Noun

White elephant gift exchanges are a holiday party staple, bringing plenty of laughs, a little friendly competition and, of course, the occasional gift-stealing showdown.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Cohen is so naturally funny and quick with improvisation that there are plenty of laughs along the way.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of laughs

Noun

Amenities and experiences Dublin’s literary heritage, inspired by the likes of Oscar Wilde, seeps through the walls of The Wilder Townhouse and is reflected in thoughtful details throughout the entire experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
One card was from a Syrian woman whose family discouraged her from sitting for an on camera to share her experiences as a refugee – so Sachs settles for filming a tribute to the woman’s cooking skills.

— Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of experiences

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To make their mission abroad bearable, the doctors, nurses, administrators and soldiers of the Korean War turned to humor, especially practical jokes.

— Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
In order to make their kissing scenes even more awkward, the late Larry Hagman would play practical jokes on his Dallas costar Linda Gray.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of practical jokes

Noun

At home in Makhaza township, about 40 minutes from the college, Lubelo spends his free time watching magic shows online and practicing tricks on his brothers and parents.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
The practical special effects seem to be on the booer’s side, leaning on stagy but charming in-camera tricks that have gone out of style, like switching actors between close-ups.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of tricks

Noun

Now, the rock face holds a series of adventures for children and adults, including a zip line, multilevel ropes course, a via ferrata climbing route, rock climbing walls, a free-fall zone and a rappelling area.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
She is joined on select adventures by her Mini Movers, a group of young kids who move, dance, imagine and play alongside her.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

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