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British slang
A prank or joke intended to annoy or deceive someone
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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wind-up means A prank or joke intended to annoy or deceive someone. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"wind-up" means A prank or joke intended to annoy or deceive someone. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
A mischievous trick or prank; a fun activity.
Joke; funny thing; prank.
Joking or fooling someone.
To tease or joke with someone.
To insult someone jokingly.
To exaggerate or make fun of (can be used to describe a long, ridiculous journey)
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