Hoaxer

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊksər/

Definitions of hoaxer

noun a person who creates or carries out a hoax

Example Sentences

A1 The hoaxer spread false information on social media.

A2 The police arrested the hoaxer for creating panic.

B1 The hoaxer was exposed by investigative journalists.

B2 The hoaxer's elaborate scheme fooled many people.

C1 The hoaxer's reputation was tarnished after the truth came out.

C2 The hoaxer's malicious intent was evident in their actions.

Examples of hoaxer in a Sentence

formal The hoaxer was arrested for spreading false information about the company.

informal I heard that the hoaxer was just trying to prank everyone with that fake news.

slang That hoaxer is always trying to pull one over on people with his lies.

figurative The hoaxer's words were like a tangled web, deceiving all who listened.

Grammatical Forms of hoaxer

• plural: hoaxers
• comparative: more hoaxer
• superlative: most hoaxer
• present tense: hoaxes
• future tense: will hoax
• perfect tense: have hoaxed
• continuous tense: is hoaxing
• singular: hoaxer
• positive degree: hoaxer
• infinitive: to hoax
• gerund: hoaxing
• participle: hoaxed

Origin and Evolution of hoaxer

First Known Use: 1796 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hoaxer' originated from the verb 'hoax', which means to deceive or trick someone.

Evolution of the word: The term 'hoaxer' was first used in the late 18th century to describe someone who perpetrates hoaxes or tricks others for amusement or deception. Over time, the word has retained its original meaning but has also been used to refer to individuals who engage in deceptive practices for various purposes, including gaining attention or spreading misinformation.