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Definition of Hoax
1. Noun. Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage.
Exact synonyms: Dupery, Fraud, Fraudulence, Humbug, Put-on
Generic synonyms: Chicane, Chicanery, Guile, Shenanigan, Trickery, Wile
Specialized synonyms: Goldbrick
Derivative terms: Dupe, Fraudulent, Humbug, Put On
Generic synonyms: Chicane, Chicanery, Guile, Shenanigan, Trickery, Wile
Specialized synonyms: Goldbrick
Derivative terms: Dupe, Fraudulent, Humbug, Put On
2. Verb. Subject to a playful hoax or joke.
Exact synonyms: Play A Joke On, Pull Someone's Leg
Generic synonyms: Cozen, Deceive, Delude, Lead On
Derivative terms: Hoaxer
Generic synonyms: Cozen, Deceive, Delude, Lead On
Derivative terms: Hoaxer
Definition of Hoax
1. n. A deception for mockery or mischief; a deceptive trick or story; a practical joke.
2. v. t. To deceive by a story or a trick, for sport or mischief; to impose upon sportively.
Definition of Hoax
1. Verb. (transitive) To deceive (someone) by making them believe something which has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated. ¹
2. Noun. Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hoax
1. to deceive [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: deceive
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hoax
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