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Hoaxing: meaning, definitions and examples

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hoaxing

 

[ หˆhลksing ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deceptive act

Hoaxing refers to the act of tricking or deceiving someone into believing something that is not true. It often involves creating false narratives or experiences that are presented as real. Hoaxes can be conducted for various reasons, such as to entertain, to provoke, to mislead, or to generate publicity.

Synonyms

deceiving, fooling, misleading, tricking

Examples of usage

  • The prankster enjoyed hoaxing his friends.
  • The online hoaxing spread misinformation widely.
  • She was tired of hoaxing people for fun.
  • The media was criticized for hoaxing viewers with sensational stories.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoaxing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fraude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwindel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tipu daya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oszustwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฉๆฌบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท supercherie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ engaรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolandฤฑrฤฑcฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์ž„์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฏุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podvod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podvod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌบ้ช—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒงแƒฃแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aldatma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ engaรฑo

Etymology

The term 'hoax' originates from the early 19th century, believed to be a playful alteration of the word 'hocus,' which itself traces back to 'hocus pocus,' a phrase associated with conjurers and tricksters. The concept of a hoax has been a part of human storytelling and deception for centuries, reflecting societal fascination with the absurd and the unreal. As communication evolved, especially with the rise of the internet, hoaxes became more prevalent and sophisticated, often utilizing social media to gain traction. The practice of hoaxing taps into human psychology, exploiting trust and curiosity. Various infamous hoaxes throughout history, from fraudulent news stories to elaborate scams, have cemented the term 'hoax' in popular culture and language, highlighting humanityโ€™s ongoing dance with truth and deception.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,809, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.