definition of
put-on

[1] #1 put-on n. [parody, lampoon, spoof, sendup, mockery, takeoff, burlesque, travesty, charade, pasquinade] a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way. wn

[2] #2 put-on n. [fraud, fraudulence, dupery, hoax, humbug] something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage. wn

[3] #3 put-on n. [antic, joke, prank, trick, caper] a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement. wn