/spoohf/ , n.
1. a mocking imitation of someone or something, usually light and good-humored; lampoon or parody: The show was a spoof of college life.
2. a hoax; prank.
v.t.
3. to mock (something or someone) lightly and good-humoredly; kid.
4. to fool by a hoax; play a trick on, esp. one intended to deceive.
v.i.
5. to scoff at something lightly and good-humoredly; kid: The campus paper was always spoofing about the regulations.
[ 1885-90; after a game invented and named by Arthur Roberts (1852-1933), British comedian ]