pull one's leg
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
- teaseMock playfully
- kidChild or young goat
- prankPlayful trick on someone
- gullibleEasily deceived
fooled · hoax · trick · jest · banter · yarn · fib · tall tale · wind up · rib · spoof · gag · bluff · put on · naive · sucker · wink · sarcasm
sincerity of communication
pull one's legspeak the truth
be honest · speak plainly · no joke · tell the truth · level with
emotional intent toward listener
pull one's legreassure
Ease someone's doubts
put at ease · comfort · enlighten · set straight · clue in