- hoax⇄hoax, noun, verb.
- hoax⇄noun a mischievous trick, especially a made-up story passed off as true.
Ex. The report of an attack on the earth from Mars was a hoax.
(SYN) imposture. - hoax⇄noun hoaxer.
- hoax⇄v.t. to play a mischievous trick on; deceive in fun or to injure.
(SYN) bamboozle, hoodwink.