Meaning Of The Word Hoax

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Hoax? Find Hoax meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Hoax Meaning

Hoax Definition
Hoax Definition

What's The Definition Of Hoax?

hoax
A hoax is a trick in which someone tells people a lie, for example that there is a bomb somewhere when there is not, or that a picture is genuine when it is not.

hoax in American English
a trick or fraud, esp. one meant as a practical joke
to deceive with a hoax
noun: something intended to deceive or defraud
transitive verb: to deceive by a hoax; hoodwink

hoax in British English
noun: a deception, esp a practical joke
verb: to deceive or play a joke on (someone)

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Gumptious ‐ adjective:…
  • Polypeptide chain ‐ a flexible length of metal links, used for confining…
  • Xenolith ‐ a rock fragment different in kind from the igneous…
  • Royal purple ‐ deep crimson; adjective: of a deep reddish-purple…
  • Periodide ‐ noun: an iodide that contains the highest proportion…
  • Leukodystrophy ‐ noun: any of several progressive disorders characterized…
  • Plaice ‐ any of various American and European flounders…
  • Debit side ‐ noun; noun: The debit side of an account is the…
  • Running light ‐ noun: any of various lights required to be displayed…
  • Seamanship ‐ skill in sailing, navigating, or working a ship…