Meaning of the word "play a joke" in English

What does "play a joke" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

play a joke

US /pleɪ ə dʒoʊk/
UK /pleɪ ə dʒəʊk/

Phrase

to trick someone or to do something amusing to someone as a joke

Example:
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My brother loves to play a joke on me every April Fools' Day.
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They decided to play a joke on their new colleague by hiding his stapler.