The Clue
Play a practical joke on, slangily (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PUNK
Tags
Notes
The answer PUNK is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
PUNK as a noun:
1. (hood, hoodlum, goon, punk, thug, tough, toughie, strong-armer) = an aggressive and violent young criminal
2. substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
3. (kindling, tinder, touchwood, spunk, punk) = material for starting a fire
4. (punk rocker, punk) = a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
5. (punk rock, punk) = rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock
PUNK as an adjective:
1. (bum, cheap, cheesy, chintzy, crummy, punk, sleazy, tinny) = of very poor quality; flimsy