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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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."

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

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