(US, dated, slang) To make a fine impression (by making a show or display).
(US, dated, slang) To make a fine impression (by making a show or display).
(Appalachia) To make a fuss or commotion; to behave unseemly.
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(US, slang, dated) To play pranks.
(transitive, informal, US, originally, AAVE) To humor (someone) or be condescending to (someone); to pretend to take (someone) seriously; to tell a tall tale; to pull someone's leg.
(transitive, informal, US) To deliberately insult or aggravate (someone).
(slang, intransitive, dated, US) To show off; to be performative.