Put-on and Shell game

Put-on noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.

Shell game and put-on are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shell game" instead a noun phrase "Put-on".

Shell game noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.

Put-on and shell game are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Put-on" instead a noun phrase "Shell game".