hoax
Definitions
Noun
- Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
Verb
- Subject to a playful hoax or joke
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Definitions: 2
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Sound Alikes: 16
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Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
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This Word in the News:
‘Cruel hoax’ or ‘work-life balance nirvana’: whatever happened to the four-day work week?
Mar 16, 2026 The Guardian
Mar 16, 2026 The Guardian
Hoax bomb threats hit Zoo Miami for 4th day; added security as investigation continues
Mar 16, 2026 CBS News
Mar 16, 2026 CBS News
He said a Black man killed his wife. Boston was all too willing to believe it.
Mar 14, 2026 Mother Jones
Mar 14, 2026 Mother Jones