Associations to the word «Hoax»

Wiktionary

HOAX, verb. (transitive) To deceive (someone) by making them believe something which has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated. (scam)
HOAX, noun. Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.

Dictionary definition

HOAX, noun. Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage.
HOAX, verb. Subject to a playful hoax or joke.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle