Antic
Antic noun - A playful or mischievous act intended as a joke.
Usage example: we'll have no more of your antics, so just settle down
Ploy
Ploy noun - A time or instance of carefree fun.
Usage example: wanted one grand ploy through Europe before settling down and raising a family
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Synonyms for Ploy
Nearby Word: ployed
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