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. [Perhaps alteration of HOCUS.] hoaxer n. |
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