A manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings
“I feel the younger voters will see through this put-on and vote for the man with the best qualifications.”
An act that is meant to trick or deceive
“She wondered how much of that was genuine and how much was a deceptive put-on for her benefit.”
A derisive art form that mocks by imitation
“It's a very strange novel, seemingly a put-on of a certain kind of fruity romantic tale, but stretched past the point of parody.”
The condition or quality of being phony or fake
Something designed to mislead to divert attention
Deception, especially when practiced under a false or assumed character
A mischievous practical joke
The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
An act involving dishonesty or deception
An overt and pretentious display intended to attract attention
Unnatural or artificial in one's mannerisms or behavior
“One of us would act as the interviewer and the other would act as interviewee, usually with a put-on accent of some sort.”
(of behaviour, art, or a literary style) Marked by idiosyncratic or exaggerated mannerisms
Presented or shown, especially in a creative manner
Showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals
To adopt a feigned quality, manner or identity
To wear a given set of clothes
To bring forward into existence or to introduce
To display or show (something) for others to see
To put on a public performance
Fool someone
To organize or bring about
To state or claim too much
To have been displayed or exhibited
To join or unite (one thing to another)
(slip into) To put on (a garment) quickly and easily
To attribute or ascribe a property, quality or value to someone or something
To put a layer of (something) on a surface
To redo, especially a stage production or entertainment piece
To issue, establish or apply as a fee, charge, fine or penalty
To gamble on the outcome of a game, race or event
To have replaced one's clothing
To be a symbol or embodiment of
Make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
To hire (somebody) for work or a job
To bring or transport something to its destination
Ridicule, make fun of
(of a material) To stretch or open out
To acquire more of something
To carry out a task, especially one that requires a degree of ability or skill
To start the operation of a machine, device, process or system
To play a joke or trick on someone, typically in a teasing manner
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