leg-pull

Noun

A practical joke or trick played on someone to deceive or tease them.

ریشه

The term 'leg-pull' originated in the early 19th century, possibly from the idea of pulling someone's leg as a form of deception.

مثال

• He fell for the leg-pull and believed the outrageous story.
• Playing a leg-pull on April Fool's Day is a common tradition.
• She couldn't resist pulling a leg-pull on her gullible friend.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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