Meaning of the word hoax in English
What does hoax mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hoax
US /hoʊks/
UK /həʊks/
Noun
a humorous or malicious deception
Example:
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The bomb threat turned out to be a hoax.
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The UFO sighting was later exposed as a clever hoax.
Verb
deceive with a hoax
Example:
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He tried to hoax the public with a fake charity.
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The students decided to hoax their teacher with a made-up story.