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hoax

Pronunciation: /həʊks/
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Definition of hoax

noun

  • a humorous or malicious deception:the evidence had been planted as part of an elaborate hoax [as modifier]:a hoax 999 call

verb

[with object]
  • trick or deceive (someone).

Origin:

late 18th century (as a verb): probably a contraction of hocus

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