hoke

[hoʊk]

hoke Definition

• 1. to make something appear more exciting or interesting than it really is
• 2. to fake or exaggerate something for effect

Using hoke: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hoke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The actor hoked up his performance to get a standing ovation.

• Example

  She always hokes up her stories to make them sound more interesting.

• Example

  He hoked his resume to impress the hiring manager.

hoke Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hoke

• exaggerate
• overplay
• dramatize
• embellish
• overdo

Antonyms for hoke

• understate
• downplay

Phrases with hoke

• hoke it up

  to exaggerate or overdo something for effect

  Example

  He always hokes it up when telling stories to make them more interesting.

• hoke and jive

  to deceive or mislead someone with insincere or false talk

  Example

  Don't try to hoke and jive me, I know what you're really thinking.

• hoke it out

  to work through a problem or situation by talking it out

  Example

  Let's hoke it out and come up with a solution that works for everyone.

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Summary: hoke in Brief

The verb 'hoke' [hoʊk] means to make something appear more exciting or interesting than it really is, often by exaggerating or faking it. It can be used in phrases like 'hoke it up' and 'hoke and jive,' and is often associated with storytelling or performance. 'Hoke' is informal and has synonyms like 'exaggerate' and 'overplay.'