🤥hoax

noun
/hoʊks/

Meaning

a trick or false story meant to deceive people
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people

Example Sentences

The news about aliens landing turned out to be a hoax.

The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.

Example Expressions

play a hoax

Synonyms

trick, fraud, scam, deception, prank
Entry 1
trick, fraud, scam, deception, prank
Entry 2
deception, fraud, trick, scam

Antonyms

truth, fact, reality, authenticity
Entry 1
truth, fact
Entry 2
truth, fact, reality, authenticity

Collocations

elaborate hoax, internet hoax, cruel hoax, hoax call
Entry 1
elaborate hoax, internet hoax, cruel hoax
Entry 2
elaborate hoax, internet hoax, hoax call

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