prank
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Meaning · English
To call someone's phone and hang up before they answer, so as to send them a notification (of a missed call) without incurring fees.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Hey man, prank me when you wanna get picked up.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “prank” mean?
To call someone's phone and hang up before they answer, so as to send them a notification (of a missed call) without incurring fees.
Is “prank” formal or informal?
prank is generally slang.