Meaning of the word hoax in English
What does hoax mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hoax
US /hoʊks/
UK /hoʊks/
Noun
1.
a plan to deceive someone, such as telling the police there is a bomb somewhere when there is not one, or a trick:
Example:
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The bomb threat turned out to be a hoax.
Verb
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