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leg-pull
[leg-pool]
noun
an amusing hoax, practical joke, or the like.
The entire story was a hilarious leg-pull.
leg-pull
noun
informalĢża practical joke or mild deception
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- leg-puller noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of leg-pull1
Example Sentences
So, read it properly and be sure it's not a leg-pull.
The Italian border force has called to āstrengthen and optimizeā border controls, but the union described the request as a āleg-pullā, saying that the government were planning to close offices at ports and airports.
"It was only a leg-pull," was the low-toned explanation.
The Australian has a habit of pulling his mate's leg, and being on his guard against a leg-pull in return.
"I wonder," began a tentative voice, "if those fellows last night were indulging in a leg-pullāwhat is called in this country a lire-jambeāwhen they assured usā"
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