VERB: "to say untrue things to (someone) in a playful or joking way" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to say untrue things to (someone) in a playful or joking way" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. be silly or tease one another
2. tell false information to for fun
(noun)
1. a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
2. soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SOMEONE (noun)
1. a human being
UNTRUE (adjective)
1. not accurately fitted; not level
2. (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful

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Across

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9. Become less prominent over time

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16. ADJECTIVE: "fashionable; hip"

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29. PREPOSITION: "for each"

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Down

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