Hoax

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Pronunciation: /həʊks/

Definition of hoax in English:

noun

A humorous or malicious deception:the evidence had been planted as part of an elaborate hoax[AS MODIFIER]: a hoax 999 call

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verb

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Trick or deceive (someone).

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Origin

Late 18th century (as a verb): probably a contraction of hocus.

Words that rhyme with hoax

Boaks, coax, Oaks, stokes

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