Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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put-on | Yes | No | No | No |
humbug | Yes | No | Yes | No |
put-on (noun) | humbug (noun) |
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something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage |
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement | pretentious or silly talk or writing |
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way | communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive |
put-on (verb) | humbug (verb) |
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trick or deceive |