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What Does "is this like a sick prank" Mean?
Learn what "is this like a sick prank" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Is this like a sick prank?
This asks whether something strange or upsetting is just a prank.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 49
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone wonders if the situation is a cruel joke or prank.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you think someone may be joking in a mean or disturbing way. It can sound accusatory and skeptical.
Better ways to say it
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Is this like a sick prank?
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Is this a prank?
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Are you messing with me?
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