ngok3 zok3惡作恶作

Jyutpingngok3 zok3

Yalengok jok

Definition

To play a prank; to engage in mischief or practical jokes.

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How it's used

While 惡作劇 is the standard term for a prank, it often carries a slightly mischievous or even malicious undertone depending on the severity of the act. It is frequently used to describe childish or annoying behavior rather than harmless fun. When someone goes too far, people might describe the action as 玩大咗.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好seng4成jat6日ok3惡zok3作kek6劇wun6玩jan4人laa1啦。

Stop pranking people all the time.

keoi5佢dei6哋cam4尋maan5晚ok3惡zok3作kek6劇zing2整gu2蠱tung4同hok6學。

They played a prank on their classmate last night.

Common phrases

ok3惡zok3作kek6劇

prank

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with simple joking or teasing. Remember that 惡作劇 specifically implies an action or a setup intended to trick or annoy someone, whereas 講笑 is just verbal joking.