spoof

[spo͞of]

spoof Definition

  • 1a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect
  • 2a trick played on someone as a joke

Using spoof: Examples

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

  • Example

    The movie is a spoof of the James Bond series.

  • Example

    The article was a spoof of a scientific paper.

  • Example

    He played a spoof on his friend by pretending to be someone else on the phone.

spoof Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spoof

Antonyms for spoof

Idioms Using spoof

  • to waste time or goof around instead of doing something productive

    Example

    He spent the whole day spoofing off instead of studying for his exams.

  • spoof-proof

    unable to be fooled or deceived by a spoof

    Example

    The new security system is spoof-proof and can detect fake fingerprints.

  • a phone number that has been changed to appear as a different number on the recipient's caller ID

    Example

    He received a call from a spoofed number claiming to be from the IRS.

Phrases with spoof

  • a prank call made by changing the caller ID to disguise the caller's identity

    Example

    He made a spoof call to his friend pretending to be a celebrity.

  • spoof website

    a website that imitates another website with the intention of deceiving visitors

    Example

    The spoof website looked like a legitimate news site but contained fake news stories.

  • an email that appears to be from a legitimate source but is actually sent by a scammer with the intention of stealing personal information

    Example

    He received a spoof email asking him to update his bank account information.

Origins of spoof

originally used in the sense of a game played by young men in the 1880s, from Dutch 'spoefen' meaning to 'mock, cheat'

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Summary: spoof in Brief

A 'spoof' [spo͞of] is a humorous imitation of something, often a film or genre, where its defining features are exaggerated for comic effect. It can also refer to a practical joke played on someone. Examples include 'The movie is a spoof of the James Bond series' and 'He played a spoof on his friend by pretending to be someone else on the phone.' 'Spoof' extends into phrases like 'spoof call,' and idioms like 'spoof off,' denoting wasting time, and 'spoof-proof,' indicating something that cannot be fooled.