hoax

Definition of Hoax in English :

something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

subject to a playful hoax or joke

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Hoax

noun

1.

a deception, esp a practical joke

verb

2. (transitive)

to deceive or play a joke on (someone)

noun

1.

a trick or fraud, esp. one meant as a practical joke

verb transitive

2.

to deceive with a hoax

n.

1. An act intended to deceive or trick.

2. Something that has been established or accepted by fraudulent means.

tr.v. hoaxed, hoax·ing, hoax·es

To deceive or cheat by using a hoax.