spoof
spoof Lexical Profile
spoof Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of writing, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect.
"The student film was a clever spoof of classic detective movies from the 1940s."
A hoax, trick, or light-hearted deception played on someone.
"The article about flying penguins turned out to be an April Fools' Day spoof."
• verb
To imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect.
"The late-night comedy show frequently spoofs popular television commercials."
To trick or deceive (someone), or to falsify (data or a communication source) so as to appear legitimate (especially in computing and telecommunications).
"Scammers often spoof caller ID numbers to make their phone calls look like they are coming from a local bank."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century by the British comedian Arthur Roberts, who invented a nonsense game called 'Spoof' involving trickery and bluffing.