English to English
hoax
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noun (n)
- something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- A deception for mockery or mischief; a deceptive trick or story; a practical joke.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- subject to a playful hoax or joke(verb.social)source: wordnet30
- To deceive by a story or a trick, for sport or mischief; to impose upon sportively.(verb)source: webster1913
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