as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
some shavie he is alleged to have been involved in while a student at Saint Andrews
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The Squad created fun and silly content, from lip-syncs and pranks to skits and viral challenges.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025 -
The son quickly called his mom, who confirmed the ticket wasn’t a prank.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The company, which sells hot and iced coffee, tea, shakes, as well as burritos and tacos, also hosts classes to teach dogs tricks.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dimbleby’s age, far from a liability, feels like a magic trick—rare is the podcast host in 2025 who can casually weave socioeconomics together with personal memories of the Second World War.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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Editor’s picks Looked at in the context of Lynch’s larger career — among the most remarkable in film history, but also among the most idiosyncratic — such wide-sweeping popularity almost feels like a practical joke by the universe on David Lynch, or perhaps vice versa.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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Ernie Ernie is known for his playful, free-spirited nature and his love for practical jokes, especially at the expense of his best friend, Bert.—
Casey Clark,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Miami Dolphins, who finished 8-9 last season, had a rough three-day experience in the 2025 NFL draft.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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Panthers add two offensive weapons with return experience.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Shavie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shavie. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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