put-on

A noun referring to a humorous imitation or parody of someone's style, or an act of deception or trickery intended to gain an advantage, or a playful and absurd performance done for amusement.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее юмористическую имитацию или пародию на чей-либо стиль, или акт обмана или мошенничества с целью получения преимущества, или игривое и абсурдное представление, сделанное для развлечения.esSustantivo que designa una imitación humorística o parodia del estilo de alguien, o un acto de engaño o fraude para obtener ventaja, o una actuación juguetona y absurda hecha para entretener.frNom désignant une imitation humoristique ou une parodie du style de quelqu'un, ou un acte de tromperie ou d'escroquerie visant à obtenir un avantage, ou encore une performance ludique et absurde faite pour divertir.deSubstantiv, das eine humoristische Nachahmung oder Parodie auf jemandes Stil bezeichnet, oder eine Täuschung bzw. einen Betrug zum Erlangen eines Vorteils, oder eine spielerische und absurde Darbietung zur Unterhaltung.ptSubstantivo que designa uma imitação ou paródia humorística do estilo de alguém, ou um ato de engano ou fraude para obter vantagem, ou ainda uma representação lúdica e absurda feita para divertir.zh名词，指对某人风格的幽默模仿或滑稽模仿；也指为获得优势而进行的欺骗或诈骗行为；或为娱乐而做的戏谑荒诞的表演。arاسم يدل على محاكاة ساخرة أو تقليد لأسلوب شخص ما، أو فعل خداع أو احتيال لتحقيق مكسب، أو عرض مرح وعبثي يُقدَّم للتسلية.

1. Humorous imitation B2 informal american

   A composition that imitates or misrepresents someone's style, usually in a humorous way.

   • His impression of the boss was a hilarious put-on.
   • The skit was a clever put-on of a famous movie scene.
   • She did a perfect put-on of the teacher's voice.

   ruПародияesParodia humorísticafrParodie humoristiquedeParodieptParódiazh滑稽模仿arمحاكاة ساخرة

   Synonyms: caricaturelampoonparodysatiresendupspooftakeofftravesty

2. Deception or trick B2 informal american

   Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery aimed at gaining an advantage.

   • The whole story was a put-on to get sympathy.
   • He realized the offer was just a put-on to get his money.
   • Don't believe her; it's all a put-on.

   ruОбман или уловкаesEngaño o trampafrSupercheriedeTäuschung oder TrickptEnganação ou truquezh骗局或花招arخدعة أو مكيدة

   Synonyms: bluffdeceptionfakefraudhoaxpretenseruseshamsubterfugetrick

3. Ludicrous act B2 informal american

   A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.

   • The comedian's put-on had the audience in stitches.
   • It was just a silly put-on, not meant to be taken seriously.
   • His exaggerated dance was a ridiculous put-on.

   ruНелепое представлениеesFarsa ridículafrMise en scène grotesquedePossenreißereiptPalhaçadazh滑稽表演arمَهْزَلة

   Synonyms: anticbuffoonerycaperclowningfoolerygagjapeprankstunttomfoolery

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