Prank (noun)

1. A playful or mischievous act, typically intended to be amusing or to cause mild embarrassment or inconvenience to the person being pranked.
2. A trick or joke played on someone, usually as a practical joke.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word "pranke" meaning "a trick or joke".

Examples:

1. The office was in an uproar after the prank involving the fake spider on the boss's chair.
2. He played a prank on his sister by putting salt in the sugar bowl.
3. The kids were having fun with the prank they played on their teacher.
4. The prank was harmless but it caused quite a stir in the neighborhood.
5. The prank show on TV is a hit as it features hidden camera footage of people being pranked.