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   spoof

   /spuːf/

   noun

   • 1. a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect: "a Robin Hood spoof" Similar parodypasticheburlesquetake-offskitimitationinformal:send-upvulgar slang:piss-takerare:pasquinadepasticcio
   • 2. a trick played on someone as a joke: "word got out that the whole thing had been a spoof" Similar hoaxtrickjokegameinformal:leg-pullcondidoarchaic:quiz

   verb

   • 1. imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect: "it is a movie that spoofs other movies"
   • 2. hoax or trick (someone): "they proceeded to spoof Western intelligence with false information"
   • ▪ interfere with (radio or radar signals) so as to make them useless: "that meant that the Americans might not be able to jam or spoof his systems"

   Word Origin late 19th century: coined by Arthur Roberts (1852–1933), English comedian.

   Derivatives

   • 1. spoofer noun
   • 2. spoofery noun

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   What is an example of email spoofing?

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spoofSpoof Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   A spoof is a hoax, deception, or a light humorous parody. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of spoof from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPOOF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A spoof is a humorous imitation of something, such as a film, a song, or a person. Learn how to use the word spoof as a noun or a verb, and see different meanings and translations of spoof.

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   Spoof is a noun or verb that means a mocking imitation, a hoax, or a trick. It can also refer to a game invented by a British comedian or a type of electronic deception. Learn more about the origin, history and examples of spoof.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › spoofSpoof - definition of spoof by The Free Dictionary

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   A spoof is a humorous imitation or parody of someone or something, or a deception or trick. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word spoof from various dictionaries and sources.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPOOF | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A spoof is a humorous imitation of something, such as a movie, a song, or a person. Learn how to use the word spoof as a noun or a verb, and see different meanings and synonyms in the Cambridge Dictionary.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spoofSpoof - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A spoof is a funny version of something, like a movie or a book. The classic comedy "Young Frankenstein" is a spoof of earlier, serious film adaptations of the famous novel.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPOOF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    noun. 1. a mildly satirical mockery or parody; lampoon. a spoof on party politics. 2. a good-humoured deception or trick; prank. verb. 3. to indulge in a spoof of (a person or thing)