hoax

The definition of a hoax is a deception, intended to trick or mislead.

(noun)

A fake news story published to entertain or trick people is an example of a hoax.

See hoax in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a trick or fraud, esp. one meant as a practical joke

Origin: < ? hocus

transitive verb

to deceive with a hoax

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See hoax in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

transitive verb hoaxed, hoax·ing, hoax·es

To deceive or cheat by using a hoax.

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Origin: Perhaps alteration of hocus

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