hoax — a humorous or malicious deception; a false story or warning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a humorous or malicious deception; a false story or warning
Pronunciation (IPA): /hoʊks/
Korean meaning: 속임수, 거짓 뉴스, 장난
Korean pronunciation: **호**욱스
Example Sentences
- My brother convinced me that chocolate milk comes from brown cows - what a hoax!
- The bomb threat was just a hoax to get out of the exam.
- She posted a hoax about free pizza, and half the school showed up!
hoax
NOUN//hoʊks//
a humorous or malicious deception; a false story or warning
A journalist creates a hoax story to deceive his colleagues
The hoax that fooled the folks with jokes!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'hoax' originated in the late 17th century, likely from a contraction of the phrase 'hocus pocus,' which was used by magicians and performers. It may also be influenced by the interjection 'hocus,' used to create an illusion of magic or deception.
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📝Examples
“My brother convinced me that chocolate milk comes from brown cows - what a hoax!”
“The bomb threat was just a hoax to get out of the exam.”
“She posted a hoax about free pizza, and half the school showed up!”
“The UFO sighting turned out to be an elaborate hoax.”
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