spoof

[ spoof ]

/ spuf /

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noun

a mocking imitation of someone or something, usually light and good-humored; lampoon or parody: The show was a spoof of college life.

a hoax; prank.

verb (used with object)

to mock (something or someone) lightly and good-humoredly; kid.

to fool by a hoax; play a trick on, especially one intended to deceive.

to trick (electronic devices, as radar), by interrupting or otherwise corrupting data in order to avoid detection.

Digital Technology. to misrepresent (the identity of a party or the origin of data) in a communication, in order to misdirect digital authentication or other security measures: Hackers spoofed the IP to fool the network into providing access.Suspects spoofed caller ID when they phoned in the anonymous threats.The sender’s email address was spoofed to fool the company’s spam filters.Compare phish.

verb (used without object)

to scoff at something lightly and good-humoredly; kid: The campus paper was always spoofing about the regulations.

Origin of spoof

First recorded in 1885–90; after a game invented and named by Arthur Roberts (1852–1933), British comedian

Words nearby spoof

spontaneous mutation, spontaneous pneumothorax, spontaneous recovery, spontaneous version, spontoon, spoof, spoofery, spoofing, spook, spooky, spool

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Example sentences from the Web for spoof

Rather than going with pure spoof, Truth Seekers will apparently take its horror aspects seriously.
Here’s the trailer, release date for Simon Pegg/Nick Frost sitcom Truth Seekers|Jennifer Ouellette|September 24, 2020|Ars Technica
Those six years cover the time since “Serial,” the true crime podcast, captured enough mainstream attention to merit a spoof on Saturday Night Live.
Hot Pod creator Nick Quah on the ‘massive gap’ between podcast monetization and engagement|Pierre Bienaimé|July 28, 2020|Digiday
To that end, you should be sure to watch Charles spoof Aaron Sorkin, who wrote Sports Night, on Inside Amy Schumer.
Josh Charles on Life After ‘The Good Wife’ and His Insane Movie ‘Bird People’|Kevin Fallon|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But really, these heroes of hilarity past put the oof in “spoof.”
5 Epic April Fool’s Day Pranks|Bill Schulz|April 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The purpose of a spoof is to attract consumers outside the normal demographic with a comedic, sexualized take on a known brand.
The Art of Smutty Spoofs: Porn Parodies Aren’t a Joke Anymore|Aurora Snow|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And when Blair Witch came out, me and my brothers shot a spoof of it where we get lost in our own house.
True Detective Director Cary Fukunaga’s Journey from Pro Snowboarder to Hollywood’s Most Wanted|Marlow Stern|February 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On more than one occasion, they accidentally printed the real story on the street edition, and published the spoof on the Sunday.
8 Lessons From the Murdoch Phone Hacking Trial|Peter Jukes|December 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Spoof the whole thing again, especially spoofing ourself for having ever taken it seriously.
Shandygaff|Christopher Morley
I had tried to follow her in spirit through the torment of those days after Spoof's revelation.
Neighbours|Robert Stead
As I looked at Spoof's strong figure, well knit, well clad, I wondered.
Neighbours|Robert Stead
Jack offered to go to town the next day and negotiate a deal for a new wagon, but Spoof would not hear of it.
Neighbours|Robert Stead
It is Spoof that has upset your mind—put all these wild notions in your head.
Neighbours|Robert Stead

British Dictionary definitions for spoof

spoof

/ (spuːf) informal /

noun

a mildly satirical mockery or parody; lampoona spoof on party politics

a good-humoured deception or trick; prank

verb

to indulge in a spoof of (a person or thing)

to communicate electronically under a false identity

Derived forms of spoof

spoofer, noun

Word Origin for spoof

C19: coined by A. Roberts (1852–1933), English comedian, to designate a game of his own invention

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	spoof
释义	spoof [ spoof ] / spuf / SEE SYNONYMS FOR spoof ON THESAURUS.COM noun a mocking imitation of someone or something, usually light and good-humored; lampoon or parody: The show was a spoof of college life. a hoax; prank. verb (used with object) to mock (something or someone) lightly and good-humoredly; kid. to fool by a hoax; play a trick on, especially one intended to deceive. to trick (electronic devices, as radar), by interrupting or otherwise corrupting data in order to avoid detection. Digital Technology. to misrepresent (the identity of a party or the origin of data) in a communication, in order to misdirect digital authentication or other security measures: Hackers spoofed the IP to fool the network into providing access.Suspects spoofed caller ID when they phoned in the anonymous threats.The sender’s email address was spoofed to fool the company’s spam filters.Compare phish. verb (used without object) to scoff at something lightly and good-humoredly; kid: The campus paper was always spoofing about the regulations. Origin of spoof First recorded in 1885–90; after a game invented and named by Arthur Roberts (1852–1933), British comedian Words nearby spoof spontaneous mutation, spontaneous pneumothorax, spontaneous recovery, spontaneous version, spontoon, spoof, spoofery, spoofing, spook, spooky, spool Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for spoof Rather than going with pure spoof, Truth Seekers will apparently take its horror aspects seriously. Here’s the trailer, release date for Simon Pegg/Nick Frost sitcom Truth Seekers\|Jennifer Ouellette\|September 24, 2020\|Ars Technica Those six years cover the time since “Serial,” the true crime podcast, captured enough mainstream attention to merit a spoof on Saturday Night Live. Hot Pod creator Nick Quah on the ‘massive gap’ between podcast monetization and engagement\|Pierre Bienaimé\|July 28, 2020\|Digiday To that end, you should be sure to watch Charles spoof Aaron Sorkin, who wrote Sports Night, on Inside Amy Schumer. Josh Charles on Life After ‘The Good Wife’ and His Insane Movie ‘Bird People’\|Kevin Fallon\|September 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But really, these heroes of hilarity past put the oof in “spoof.” 5 Epic April Fool’s Day Pranks\|Bill Schulz\|April 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The purpose of a spoof is to attract consumers outside the normal demographic with a comedic, sexualized take on a known brand. The Art of Smutty Spoofs: Porn Parodies Aren’t a Joke Anymore\|Aurora Snow\|March 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And when Blair Witch came out, me and my brothers shot a spoof of it where we get lost in our own house. True Detective Director Cary Fukunaga’s Journey from Pro Snowboarder to Hollywood’s Most Wanted\|Marlow Stern\|February 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST On more than one occasion, they accidentally printed the real story on the street edition, and published the spoof on the Sunday. 8 Lessons From the Murdoch Phone Hacking Trial\|Peter Jukes\|December 5, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Spoof the whole thing again, especially spoofing ourself for having ever taken it seriously. Shandygaff\|Christopher Morley I had tried to follow her in spirit through the torment of those days after Spoof's revelation. Neighbours\|Robert Stead As I looked at Spoof's strong figure, well knit, well clad, I wondered. Neighbours\|Robert Stead Jack offered to go to town the next day and negotiate a deal for a new wagon, but Spoof would not hear of it. Neighbours\|Robert Stead It is Spoof that has upset your mind—put all these wild notions in your head. Neighbours\|Robert Stead British Dictionary definitions for spoof spoof / (spuːf) informal / noun a mildly satirical mockery or parody; lampoona spoof on party politics a good-humoured deception or trick; prank verb to indulge in a spoof of (a person or thing) to communicate electronically under a false identity Derived forms of spoof spoofer, noun Word Origin for spoof C19: coined by A. Roberts (1852–1933), English comedian, to designate a game of his own invention Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to spoof prank, burlesque, caricature, satire, parody, sell, trickery, deception, travesty, imposture, bluff, joke, cheat, phony, hoax, lampoon, game, sham, jest, fake
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spoof

noun

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of spoof

Words nearby spoof

Example sentences from the Web for spoof

British Dictionary definitions for spoof

noun

verb

Derived forms of spoof

Word Origin for spoof

Words related to spoof