try-on — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act, or a session, of trying on clothing.

   Examples

   All try-ons should be conducted before the lineup begins lo be sure the clothes or accessories fit properly. All participants should be dressed the same.

2. An attempt to "try it on", to see whether somebody can be duped.

   Usage

   • Slang

   Examples

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   Then he burst into a stream of horrible profanity. "What's the game?" he cried, glaring round him. "Do you think I am easy and that you can play me for a sucker? Is it a frame-up, or what? You've chose the wrong man for a try-on of that sort."

   But just about there the Highway took a twist that put a stop to any more of these try-on pranks[.]

Noun

1. putting clothes on to see whether they fit

   Synonyms

   fittingtrying on

   Broader terms

   testtrialrun