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spoof

UK

/spuːf/

US

/spuf/

Translations

spoofnoun

spoofs

pl

UK

/spuːf/

US

/spuf/

The movie is a spoof of classic horror films.

Фильм является пародией на классические фильмы ужасов.

мистификация

The email turned out to be a spoof.

Электронное письмо оказалось мистификацией.

Additional translations

подделка

Synonyms

spoofverb

spoofed

Past Simple

spoofed

Past Participle

spoofing

Gerund

UK

/spuːf/

US

/spuf/

подделывать

He tried to spoof the email address to gain access.

Он попытался подделывать адрес электронной почты, чтобы получить доступ.

разыгрывать

They love to spoof their friends with elaborate pranks.

Они любят разыгрывать своих друзей сложными розыгрышами.

Synonyms

spoofadjective

more spoof

Comp.

most spoof

Super.

Used attributively to describe something fake, imitative, or involving falsified identity, e.g., 'a spoof email'.

Synonyms

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.