Put-on (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The actor's over-the-top death scene in the comedy sketch was just a big put-on.
- Her goofy impressions of the teacher were just a put-on to make her friends laugh.
- The juggling and acrobatics in the variety show were clearly a put-on for comedic effect.
- His entire motivational speech was just a put-on, but it fooled many of the new employees.
- The team's hilarious mascot dance routine was the highlight of the evening and the ultimate put-on.
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Meaning 3
A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.