put-ons

Jokes on someone

Put-ons are acts of deception or mockery—pretending something false is true, usually to amuse or fool someone: His outrage was just a put-on.

A put-on can also be the thing being faked: The whole interview was an elaborate put-on.

The word carries a playful or ironic tone, suggesting the deception isn't meant to cause real harm.

pretenses

charade

Absurd or obvious pretense

airs · front · pose · facade · show · act · playacting · fakery · phoniness · insincerity

deceptions

hoax

Deliberate deception for effect

  • shamFraudulent imitation
  • conArgument against
  • scamDishonest money-making scheme

ruse · ploy · prank · gag · spoof · trick · leg-pull · wind-up · joke · jape

clothing

garment

Article of clothing

  • attirePersonal garments collectively
  • outfitSet of clothes worn together
  • costumeClothing for portrayal

getup · apparel · coverall · slip-on · pullover · wrap · overgarment · donning · dressing

Categories
Opposites
authenticity/sincerity

put-onsauthenticity

Quality of being genuine

sincerity · genuineness · honesty · truthfulness · candor

seriousness/intent

put-onsthe real thing

Authentic original version

honest truth

intent

put-onsstraight shooting

Honest, direct communication

truth-telling · no-nonsense · telling it like it is · laying cards on the table · good faith

Family

put up, put out, put in, puts on, putdown, put-on, put-up, putting on

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G