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Definition try on in American English

try on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to put on a piece of clothing in order to see how it looks and whether it fits

Example

What a cute dress! Why don't you try it on?

Synonyms and related words
put on wear get dressed
2

to behave badly in order to see how annoying or unreasonable you can be before someone becomes angry

2.1

to behave badly in order to see how annoying or unreasonable you can be before someone becomes angry

Synonyms and related words
misbehave kick over the traces presume
2.2

to attempt to get something from someone by behaving dishonestly or by tricking them

Synonyms and related words
shanghai cheat rip off
3

to try on clothes to see if they fit

3.1

to try on clothes to see if they fit

Synonyms and related words
put on wear get dressed
3.2

to try something to see if it is appropriate

Example

If you think that game's easy, try this one on for size.

Synonyms and related words
test try out put through
Definition try on in American English