put-on

pronunciation

How to pronounce put-on in British English: UK [ˈpʊtˌɔn, -ˌɔ:n] word uk audio image

How to pronounce put-on in American English: US [ˈpʊtˌɑn, -ˌɔn] word us audio image

Noun:

a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

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