fɹɔːd fɹɔd fɹɑd ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns ˈfɹɔ.dʒə.ləns həʊks hoʊks həʊks hoʊks ˈhəmˌbəɡ something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage subject to a playful hoax or joke