leg-pull
noun
ˈleg-ˌpu̇l 
also ˈlāg-
: a humorous deception or hoax
Word History
Etymology
from the phrase to pull one's leg
First Known Use
1893, in the meaning defined above
leg-pull
noun
as in caper
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- caper
- buffoonery
- prank
- antic
- parody
- practical joke
- burlesque
- mock
- riot
- lampoon
- riff
- joking
- trick
- caricature
- jape
- persiflage
- scream
- knee-slapper
- mockery
- panic
- monkeyshine(s)
- banter
- put-on
- raillery
- witticism
- joke
- funning
- drollery
- funny
- wisecracking
- kidding
- gag
- repartee
- waggery
- yak
- thigh-slapper
- wisecrack
- facetiousness
- quip
- pleasantry
- laugh
- wordplay
- humorousness
- drollness
- rib
- jest
- comedy
- one-liner
- boffo
- yuck
- nifty
- giggle
- sally
- josh
- funniness
- yuk
- humor
- hilariousness
- boff
- wit
- yock
- crack
- boffola
