Definition of Hoax
Hoax
Ho·ax
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A trick or deception, often humorous or playful, intended to deceive or mislead.
e.g. The email was a hoax, and I almost fell for it.
(noun)
something that is considered or assumed as a fabrication;
e.g. Some people just assumed that the contagious virus was just a hoax!
(verb)
to trick into believing that something is true or genuine when in reality, it is actually false;
e.g. They were hoaxed by the website that was claiming to sell concert tickets for cheap.
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