SPOOF


Meaning of SPOOF in English

informal

■ noun

1》 a parody, typically of a film or a genre of film.

2》 a hoax.

■ verb

1》 parody.

2》 hoax.

3》 interfere with (radio or radar signals) so as to make them useless.

Derivatives

~er noun

~ery noun

Origin

C19: coined by the English comedian Arthur Roberts.

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