Leg-pulling (Noun)
Meaning
As a joke: trying to make somebody believe something that is not true.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He was known for his leg-pulling and often convinced his friends that outlandish stories were true.
- The comedian's leg-pulling had the audience in stitches as he pretended to be a expert on a ridiculous topic.
- Her leg-pulling was so convincing that her siblings often fell for her made-up stories.
- The prankster's leg-pulling was legendary, and his friends never knew what to believe.
- The actor's leg-pulling was so good that he had to reassure his co-stars that he was just joking.