v. , informal 1. To sell or give (something) by pretending it is something more valuable; to sell or give by trickery. He palmed off his own painting as a Rembrandt. The salesman palmed off pine wood floors as oak.
Synonym: FOB OFF, PASS OFF. 2. To deceive (someone) by a trick or lie. He palmed his creditors off with a great show of prosperity.
Synonym: PUT OFF. 3. To introduce someone as a person he isn't; present in a false pretense. He palmed the girl off as a real Broadway actress.