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hoax

The correct spelling is hoax.

How to pronounce hoax

/həʊks/
noun

IPA: /həʊks/

Say it like: Hoa-x

The correct spelling is hoax. Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.

verb

  1. 1.To deceive (someone) by making them believe something that has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated.

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