Hoax: meaning, definitions and examples
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hoax
[ həʊks ]
deception
A hoax is a deceptive act or scheme that is intended to trick or deceive people. It is usually designed to attract attention or create confusion, often for the purpose of amusement or to make a point.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fake news article turned out to be a clever hoax.
- She thought the email was a hoax, but it turned out to be true.
- The prankster pulled off a hilarious hoax on his friends.
- The hoax was exposed when the truth came out.
- People should be cautious of falling for a hoax.
deceive
To hoax someone means to deceive or trick them by creating a false impression or spreading false information. It involves manipulating someone's beliefs or perceptions for one's own gain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He hoaxed his friends into believing he had won the lottery.
- They hoaxed the public with a fake video of a UFO sighting.
- People should be aware of the dangers of being hoaxed online.
Translations
Translations of the word "hoax" in other languages:
🇵🇹 farsa
- embuste
- fraude
🇮🇳 धोखा
- झूठ
- छल
🇩🇪 Täuschung
- Schwindel
- Scherz
🇮🇩 tipuan
- kebohongan
- lelucon
🇺🇦 обман
- містифікація
- фальшивка
🇵🇱 oszustwo
- mistyfikacja
- blaga
🇯🇵 でっちあげ
- 詐欺
- 悪ふざけ
🇫🇷 canular
- tromperie
- mystification
🇪🇸 engaño
- broma
- fraude
🇹🇷 aldatmaca
- sahtekarlık
- düzmecelik
🇰🇷 속임수
- 사기
- 장난
🇸🇦 خداع
- احتيال
- مزحة
🇨🇿 podvod
- klam
- mystifikace
🇸🇰 podvod
- klam
- mystifikácia
🇨🇳 骗局
- 欺诈
- 恶作剧
🇸🇮 prevara
- potegavščina
- laž
🇮🇸 svik
- blekking
- gabb
🇰🇿 алдау
- жалғандық
- өтірік
🇬🇪 მოტყუება
- თაღლითობა
- ხუმრობა
🇦🇿 aldatma
- yalan
- zarafat
🇲🇽 engaño
- broma
- fraude
Word origin
The word 'hoax' originated in the late 18th century and is believed to have come from the verb 'hocus,' meaning to deceive or cheat. It has been used to describe various forms of deceptive practices, from practical jokes to elaborate scams. Hoaxes have been a part of human history for centuries, often used to entertain, manipulate, or exploit others.
See also: hoaxer.