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  1. 11-Jul-2005, 12:13 #1
    Itasan
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    Default nuisance call

    Which is most common?
    1. crank (telephone) call
    2. prank call
    3. junk call
    4. nuisance call
    5. unwanted call
    Thank you.
  2. 12-Jul-2005, 01:57 #2
    Tdol
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    Default Re: nuisance call

    They're not the same- a prank call is someone playing a joke, not trying to sell you something you don't want. In BrE, I haven't heard 'crank call'.
  3. 12-Jul-2005, 02:57 #3
    Itasan
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    Default Re: nuisance call

    Thank you very much, tdol.
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