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spoof

UK
/spuːf/
US
/spuf/

Translations

spoofnoun
spoofs
pl
UK
/spuːf/
US
/spuf/
parodieEn parlant d’un film, d’une œuvre ou d’un genre, avec imitation humoristique et exagération des traits caractéristiques.
The movie was a spoof of classic horror films, filled with exaggerated characters and ridiculous plot twists.
Le film était une parodie des films d’horreur classiques, avec des personnages exagérés et des rebondissements ridicules.
canularPour une tromperie ou une supercherie destinée à induire en erreur.
The email turned out to be a spoof, crafted to steal users' passwords.
L’e-mail s’est révélé être un canular, conçu pour voler les mots de passe des utilisateurs.
Synonyms
satire
parody
burlesque
impersonation
mockery
spoofverb
spoofed
Past Simple
spoofed
Past Participle
spoofing
Gerund
UK
/spuːf/
US
/spuf/
usurperDans le sens de falsifier une identité ou des informations, notamment en informatique.
Hackers often spoof email addresses to gain access to sensitive information.
Les pirates usurpent souvent des adresses e-mail pour accéder à des informations sensibles.
parodierDans un registre humoristique ou satirique.
The comedian spoofed the president's speech, making the audience laugh.
L’humoriste a parodié le discours du président, ce qui a fait rire le public.
Synonyms
mislead
bamboozle
hoax
dupe
trick
deceive
fool
spoofadjective
more spoof
Comp.
most spoof
Super.
Used attributively to describe something fake, imitative, or involving falsified identity, e.g., 'a spoof email'.
fauxPour un document, une facture ou une version destinée à tromper.
The company received a spoof invoice requesting immediate payment.
L’entreprise a reçu une fausse facture demandant un paiement immédiat.
Synonyms
comicish
mock
mocking
lampooning
imitative
spoofy
parodic
parodical
parodistic
satirical
satiric
burlesque
comic

Definitions

spoofnoun
A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect.
The movie was a spoof of classic horror films, filled with exaggerated characters and ridiculous plot twists.
A deception, hoax, or trick, especially one involving the falsification of identity or information.
The email turned out to be a spoof, crafted to steal users' passwords.
spoofverb
To imitate or mimic someone or something in a humorous or satirical way.
The comedian spoofed the president's speech, making the audience laugh.
To trick or deceive someone by presenting false information or a false identity.
Hackers often spoof email addresses to gain access to sensitive information.
spoofadjective
Fake or imitative; relating to a falsified or deceptive version of something.
The company received a spoof invoice requesting immediate payment.
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