English

Noun
windup

1. the act of ending or concluding something
2. the last part of something; a conclusion
3. UK A practical joke or tease

Adjective
windup

1. operated by a coiled spring that is wound by hand

Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
to windup

1. UK To convince somebody that something is true, especially when it is not, often for humorous purposes

#:George Bush says that God told him to invade Iraq! Are you winding me up?

Alternative spellings
wind-up

See also
wind up

zh:windup

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