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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hoaxer

/hɔksər/ noun · British & US
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What does hoaxer mean?

noun

A person who creates or spreads a hoax, often for entertainment or malicious purposes. A hoaxer may use various tactics to deceive others, including fake news, false information, or misleading images.

Example

"The social media platform banned several hoaxers who had been spreading false information about the pandemic."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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