2put–on 
/ˈpʊtˌɑ:n/ noun
plural put–ons /ˈpʊtˌɑ:n/ noun [count] chiefly US : the act of saying things that are not true in a joking way
▪ He said he knew the President, but I'm sure that was just a put-on. [=I'm sure he was just putting me on] — see also put on at 1put
▪ He said he knew the President, but I'm sure that was just a put-on. [=I'm sure he was just putting me on] — see also put on at 1put
