| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| hoax | (noun) something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | Synonyms: dupery, fraud, fraudulence, humbug, put-on |
| (verb) subject to a playful hoax or joke | Synonyms: play a joke on, pull someone's leg | |
| hoaxer | (noun) someone who plays practical jokes on others | Synonyms: cut-up, practical joker, prankster, tricker, trickster |