Hoax - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Hoax : (noun)

1: something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage [syn: fraud, fraudulence, dupery, humbug, put-on] (verb)

1: subject to a palyful hoax or joke [syn: pull someone's leg, play a joke on]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Hoax : \Hoax\, n. [Prob. contr. fr. hocus, in hocus-pocus.] A deception for mockery or mischief; a deceptive trick or story; a practical joke. --Macaulay.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Hoax : \Hoax\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hoaxed; p. pr. & vb. n. Hoaxing.] To deceive by a story or a trick, for sport or mischief; to impose upon sportively. --Lamb.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Example Usage of Hoax
	LoganBetts: The EPA is still talking about global warming. Why? Its a Hoax. Tech_No_Logic
	lukewestaway: Photo Hoax awards - some of these are awesome. (terrifying) http://paranormal.about.com/od/ghostphotos/ig/2007-Photo-Hoax-Contest-Slide-/
	astrid_amalia: Terima rute2 demo buat besok via BBM... Pengen banget berbagi via Broadcast Message... Tapi entar disangka kirim Hoax hehehe....

Hoax - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Example Usage of Hoax