put-on n a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way n something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage n a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement Synonym(s) parody lampoon spoof sendup mockery takeoff burlesque travesty charade pasquinade fraud fraudulence dupery hoax humbug antic joke prank trick caper