Put-on
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Put-on is a noun meaning (informal) A deception, hoax, or practical joke.
Meaning
(informal) A deception, hoax, or practical joke.
Example Sentences
I think this is all a big put-on.
Word Forms
- put-ons
Synonyms for put-on
Depending on context, synonyms include fraud, hoax, dupery, fraudulence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dupery, hoax, fraudulence, fraud, spoof, put-up.
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