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Put-on
/pˈʊtˈɑn/
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Put-on
noun
1.
A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Synonyms:
burlesque
,
charade
,
lampoon
,
mockery
,
parody
,
pasquinade
,
sendup
,
spoof
,
takeoff
,
travesty
.
2.
Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage.
Synonyms:
dupery
,
fraud
,
fraudulence
,
hoax
,
humbug
.
3.
A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
Synonyms:
antic
,
caper
,
joke
,
prank
,
trick
.
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Words linked to "Put-on" :
recreation
,
chicanery
,
dirty trick
,
diversion
,
goldbrick
,
caricature
,
wile
,
shenanigan
,
put on
,
chicane
,
impersonation
,
guile
,
imitation
,
trickery
,
practical joke
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