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What Does "are you playing a prank on me" Mean?

Learn what "are you playing a prank on me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Are you playing a prank on me?

It means the speaker is asking if the other person is joking, teasing, or tricking them.

From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 25

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone thinks they may be the target of a joke or prank.

Usage Scenario

Use this when something seems fake, surprising, or like a setup. It can sound playful with friends or suspicious in a tense moment.

Better ways to say it

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Are you playing a prank on me?
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Are you joking with me?
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Are you kidding me?

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