The boy varied the monotony of his studies by pranks which revealed his unbalanced character, including an attempt to raise spirits with the aid of Dr Faust's Hallenzwang.
Students will often pull pranks on other students.
Ah, the pranks that the nixies of Dreamland play on us while we sleep!
Be nice, don't pull any pranks that will hurt anyone's feelings.
In Native American legends, Coyote is a character known for his deceit and playing pranks.
