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spoofing

/sʊpfɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does spoofing mean?

noun, verb

The act of imitating or pretending to be something or someone else, often for humorous or deceptive purposes. The act of creating or using fake or misleading information, especially in order to deceive or trick someone.

Example

"The comedian's character was a master of spoofing popular songs, making them sound like they were written by a different artist."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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