hoax
//hoʊks//
Noun
hoaxSingular
hoaxesPlural
1
A humorous or malicious deception; a trick or prank intended to make people believe something false.
The bomb threat turned out to be a hoax.
2
Something that has been established or accepted by fraudulent means.
The ancient artifact turned out to be a hoax created by a dishonest dealer.
Verb
hoaxInfinitive
hoaxPresent tense
hoaxedPast tense
hoaxedPast participle
hoaxingPresent participle
hoaxesThird-person singular
1
To deceive someone with a hoax; to trick or fool.
The prankster hoaxed the entire town with a fake news story.