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"Something created with the intention to deceive or defraud others. The Piltdown man, for example, was a scientific hoax." more

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Sally giggled when she discovered that the alien sighting in the backyard was just a playful hoax by her brother.

Hoax

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nounSomething created with the intention to deceive or defraud others. The Piltdown man, for example, was a scientific hoax.
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Last Updated On: May 15, 2024
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