ok3 zok3 kek6惡作劇恶作剧

Jyutpingok3 zok3 kek6

Yaleok jok kehk

名詞Uncommon

Definition

A practical joke, prank, or mischievous trick played on someone.

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How it's used

While 惡作劇 is the standard term for a practical joke, it sounds slightly more formal or literary than the everyday verb 整蠱. You will often hear people use 整蠱 as a verb to describe the act, whereas 惡作劇 is more commonly used as a noun to describe the behavior itself. It implies a sense of mischief that can range from harmless fun to something that crosses the line.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日zung1鍾ji3意ok3惡zok3作kek6劇，zan1真hai6係hou2好faan4煩。

He always likes playing practical jokes, it is really annoying.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪soeng2想ok3惡zok3作kek6劇zing2整gu2蠱ngo5我aa4呀？

Are you trying to play a practical joke on me?

Common phrases

jat1一coeng4場ok3惡zok3作kek6劇

a practical joke

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 欺凌, which implies bullying or malicious intent. 惡作劇 is generally understood to be a prank, whereas 欺凌 is a serious social issue involving power imbalance and harm.