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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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- Word Combinations (noun)
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adjective |
| pronunciation: |
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| definition: |
done or assumed deceptively; pretended.
a put-on display of anger- similar words:
- counterfeit, fictitious
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| related words: |
quack, sham |
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
pUt
an
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| definition 1: |
(informal) a deception done to amuse or tease; hoax.
That news report was a put-on. |
| definition 2: |
an affected manner, attitude, or appearance.
Her air of sophistication is a put-on.- similar words:
- mannerism
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| related words: |
façade, gloss, phony, trick |
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