[həʊks], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a humorous or malicious deception
(e.g: the evidence had been planted as part of an elaborate hoax)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century (as a verb): probably a contraction of hocus

[həʊks], (Verb)

Definitions:
- trick or deceive (someone)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century (as a verb): probably a contraction of hocus