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The definition of hoax

2 Definitions of: hoax

1. noun, a deception, esp a practical joke
2. verb, to deceive or play a joke on (someone)
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Synonyms:	trick, bamboozle (informal), hornswoggle (slang), joke, fraud, con (informal), deception, spoof (informal), prank, swindle	And more...

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