PUT-ON Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word put-on. (close relations)
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| antic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement adjective satellite • ludicrously odd verb • act as or like a clown | ||||||
| burlesque | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • relating to or characteristic of a burlesque noun • a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • make a parody of | ||||||
| caper | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis • pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces • a crime (especially a robbery) • a playful leap or hop • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement verb • jump about playfully | ||||||
| dupery | nounn | |||||
noun • something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | ||||||
| fraud | nounn | |||||
noun • intentional deception resulting in injury to another person • a person who makes deceitful pretenses • something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage • the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme | ||||||
| fraudulence | nounn | |||||
noun • a fraudulent or duplicitous representation • the quality of being fraudulent • something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | ||||||
| hoax | nounn | |||||
noun • something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage verb • subject to a playful hoax or joke | ||||||
| humbug | nounn | |||||
noun • pretentious or silly talk or writing • communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive • something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage verb • trick or deceive | ||||||
| joke | nounn | |||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement • a triviality not to be taken seriously verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||
| lampoon | verbv | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • ridicule with satire | ||||||
| mockery | nounn | |||||
noun • showing your contempt by derision • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry | ||||||
| parody | nounn | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry verb • make a spoof of or make fun of • make a parody of | ||||||
| pasquinade | nounn | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way | ||||||
| prank | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • acting like a clown or buffoon • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement verb • dress or decorate showily or gaudily • dress up showily | ||||||
| send-up | nounn | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way | ||||||
| sendup | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way | ||||||
| spoof | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • make a parody of | ||||||
| takeoff | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a departure; especially of airplanes • the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry | ||||||
| travesty | nounn | |||||
noun • a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • make a travesty of | ||||||
| trick | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cunning or deceitful action or device • a period of work or duty • an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers • a prostitute's customer • (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner verb • deceive somebody | ||||||
