put one over

/pʊt wən ˌoʊvər/
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Other forms: puts one over

Definitions of put one over
  1. verb
    fool or hoax
    synonyms: befool, cod, dupe, fool, gull, put on, put one across, slang, take in
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    types:
    kid, pull the leg of
    tell false information to for fun
    type of:
    betray, deceive, lead astray
    cause someone to believe an untruth
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