Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-someone-on
phrasal verb
/pʊt ˈsʌm.wʌn ɒn/
Definition
To deceive or trick someone, often in a light-hearted or playful manner.
Examples
- I thought he was serious about moving to Brazil, but he was just putting me on.
- Don’t put me on; I can tell when you’re joking.
- She put him on about the surprise party, and he was completely caught off guard.
Meaning
When you ‘put someone on’, you make them believe something that is not true, often as a joke or in a playful context.
Synonyms
- fool
- trick
- joke
