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Definition of Put-on
1. Noun. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Exact synonyms: Burlesque, Charade, Lampoon, Mockery, Parody, Pasquinade, Sendup, Spoof, Takeoff, Travesty
Generic synonyms: Caricature, Imitation, Impersonation
Derivative terms: Burlesque, Burlesque, Lampoon, Parodist, Parody, Spoof, Take Off
Generic synonyms: Caricature, Imitation, Impersonation
Derivative terms: Burlesque, Burlesque, Lampoon, Parodist, Parody, Spoof, Take Off
2. Noun. Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage.
Exact synonyms: Dupery, Fraud, Fraudulence, Hoax, Humbug
Generic synonyms: Chicane, Chicanery, Guile, Shenanigan, Trickery, Wile
Specialized synonyms: Goldbrick
Derivative terms: Dupe, Fraudulent, Hoax, Humbug, Put On
Generic synonyms: Chicane, Chicanery, Guile, Shenanigan, Trickery, Wile
Specialized synonyms: Goldbrick
Derivative terms: Dupe, Fraudulent, Hoax, Humbug, Put On
3. Noun. A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
Exact synonyms: Antic, Caper, Joke, Prank, Trick
Generic synonyms: Diversion, Recreation
Specialized synonyms: Dirty Trick, Practical Joke
Derivative terms: Antic, Antic, Jokester, Prankster, Trickster
Generic synonyms: Diversion, Recreation
Specialized synonyms: Dirty Trick, Practical Joke
Derivative terms: Antic, Antic, Jokester, Prankster, Trickster
Definition of Put-on
1. Noun. A deception, hoax, or practical joke. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Put-on
Literary usage of Put-on
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (2001)
"Tom put on the greaves, the gaunt- "TOM PUT ON THE GREAVES." lets, the plumed
helmet, and such other pieces as he could don without assistance, ..."
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