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 /həʊks/

Noun

a plan to deceive someone, such as telling the police there is a bomb somewhere when there is not one, or a trick:

Example:
The bomb threat turned out to be a hoax.

Verb