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spoof (n.)

"hoax, deception," 1889, from spouf (1884), name of a game invented by British comedian Arthur Roberts (1852-1933). Sense of "a parody, satirical skit or play" is first recorded 1958, from verb in this sense (1914).

spoof (v.)

1889, "to hoax, deceive, trick;" from 1914 as "to parody or satirize;" see spoof (n.). Related: Spoofed; spoofing.

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Definitions of spoof from WordNet
1
spoof (v.)
make a parody of;
The students spoofed the teachers
Synonyms: burlesque / parody
2
spoof (n.)
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way;
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