sb dialing an unknow number

[adullstudent]

hi.what is sb that dials an unknown phone number and talks to unknown people or swears them or tease them as an amusement is called in english?



thanks alot.

[MrPedantic]

Hello Adull

I've heard "nuisance caller" and "malicious caller".

Other members may be able to think of other terms!

All the best,

MrP

[Philly]

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I'd call that a "crank caller"
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[Ouisch]

If the person cursed at me or was otherwise rude, I'd call it a "crank" call. If the person was playing a so-called joke (like dialing my number and asking "Is your refrigerator running? Well, you'd better go catch it!"), I'd call that a "prank" call.