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HOAXING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Hoaxing.

Hoaxing - as a noun

Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duperyfraudfraudulencehumbugput-on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chicanechicaneryguileshenanigantrickerywile
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hoaxing - as a verb

Subject to a playful hoax or joke

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
play a joke onpull someone's leg

Example Sentences

"He was caught hoaxing his friends with a fake lottery ticket."
"The kids were hoaxing their teacher with a prank call."
"She enjoys hoaxing her coworkers on April Fools' Day."
"They were accused of hoaxing the public with their claims."
"The journalist was fired for hoaxing news stories."
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Word Game Points

Is HOAXING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hoaxing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOAXING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is HOAXING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hoaxing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOAXING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is HOAXING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hoaxing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOAXING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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