1. the practice, behavior, or culture of playing pranks; the quality or characteristic of being a prankster
Usage: informal; often used to describe a playful or mischievous approach to humor

Examples

• His pranksterism made him popular with his classmates, though teachers found it disruptive.
• The comedy troupe's pranksterism delighted audiences with elaborate practical jokes.
• She embraced pranksterism as a way to lighten the mood during stressful exam week.
• The office culture of pranksterism meant that no one was safe from a surprise joke.
• His childhood pranksterism eventually evolved into a career in comedy writing.