leg pull

/lɛɡ pʊl/
noun
  1. A playful trick or joke intended to deceive someone in a harmless way.
    • His story about winning the lottery was just a leg-pull to surprise his friends.
    • She laughed when she realized the whole thing was a leg-pull.
    • April Fools' Day is the perfect time for a good leg-pull.
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