prank call

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prank call

A phone call that is typically anonymous and done as a practical joke or mischievous trick. The caller's message is usually wacky or makes little sense. A: "Why are we getting so many annoying prank calls all of a sudden?" B: "Probably just kids on summer vacation looking for ways to pass the time." I got a prank call last night asking me if my refrigerator was running.
See also: call, prank
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