Hoax ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hoax ( noun )

1. A humorous or malicious deception.
2. Something that is intended to deceive or trick.
3. An act intended to trick or deceive.

Origin:

Late 18th century: of unknown origin, perhaps from hocus "trick".

Examples:

1. The story about the Loch Ness Monster being caught was a hoax.
2. The email warning about a virus was a hoax, there was no threat.
3. The ancient artifact on display was later revealed to be a hoax.
4. The company was accused of perpetrating a stock market hoax.
5. It was all a hoax and I was the only one who didn't know.

(As a verb)

Hoax ( verb )

1. A humorous or malicious deception.
2. Something that is intended to deceive or trick.
3. An act intended to trick or deceive.

Origin:

Late 18th century: of unknown origin, perhaps from hocus "trick".

Examples:

1. The story about the Loch Ness Monster being caught was a hoax.
2. The email warning about a virus was a hoax, there was no threat.
3. The ancient artifact on display was later revealed to be a hoax.
4. The company was accused of perpetrating a stock market hoax.
5. It was all a hoax and I was the only one who didn't know.