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LEG-PULLING Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word leg-pulling. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word leg-pulling. (close relations)
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jesting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by jokes and good humor

ribbing
nounn
noun

• a framework of ribs

• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

teasing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

• playful vexation

• the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb

adjective satellite

• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

• arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it

• causing irritation or annoyance

leg-pull
nounn
noun

• as a joke: trying to make somebody believe something that is not true

Best Hypernyms For LEG-PULLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for leg-pulling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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jest jocularity joke

Alternatives for JESTING

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