(verb) subject to a playful hoax or joke. Synonyms: hoax, pull someone's leg, play a joke on.
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Verb Definition 1
(verb) deceive somebody. Synonyms: flim-flam, play a joke on, play tricks, trick, fob, fox, pull a fast one on, play a trick on. Example: "We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week."