put-on
Example Sentences
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He described the unorthodox and at times controversial comedian Andy Kaufman as “the pre-eminent put-on artist of his generation” and “a pioneering practitioner of various cultural trends long before they ever became trends.”
From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2023
This sounds heavy, but “Emergency” possesses an extraordinarily light touch, with Williams moving the action along at a satisfying trot and Dávila’s dialogue never feeling preachy or put-on.
From Washington Post • May 18, 2022
And dramatic, sustained pitch changes in speech can be associated with heightened emotional states without indicating a put-on voice.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2022
Her Valerie’s calm courage is believable; in the hands of a lesser performer it might have seemed a put-on, a plot element, rather than who this woman is.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2021
Ximena’s snarkiness, by the way, was completely put-on.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
