different between playful vs prankish

English

From Middle English pleiful, equivalent to play +? -ful.

playful (comparative playfuller or more playful, superlative playfullest or most playful)

liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life.
funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.
fun, recreational, not serious.
A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence.
experimental.
He was a rather playful artist.

prank +? -ish

prankish (comparative more prankish, superlative most prankish)

(naughtily or annoyingly playful): impish, mischievous, pixilated, implike, puckish

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