have on

verb — 6 senses

have on

verb

1

To be wearing.

She has on a nice red shirt and skinny jeans.

2

To have turned on (an electronic device).

I didn’t hear you because I had the radio on.

3

Australia, New Zealand, UK, Colloquial To trick or deceive deliberately; to play a prank on.

Near-synonym: have a laugh
Are you having me on?

1 more example

Fifty quid for that piece of junk? He's having me on he is!

4

UK, Colloquial To have (something) scheduled.

So what do you have on this weekend? I have nothing on myself.

5

Colloquial To possess at the point of arrest.

African-American Vernacular

I had some pills on me when that cop picked me up.

6

Colloquial To possess evidence of wrongdoing regarding (someone); to press charges on (someone).

African-American Vernacular

They have two bodies on me.

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