Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fake-out
noun
/feɪk aʊt/
Definition
A deceptive move or action meant to trick someone or something.
Examples
- In basketball, he used a quick fake-out to get past his defender.
- She pulled a fake-out on her friends by pretending to forget her birthday.
- The quarterback executed a perfect fake-out, leaving the defenders confused.
Meaning
In sports or everyday situations, a fake-out is used to confuse an opponent or distract someone by pretending to do one thing while actually doing another.
Synonyms
- deception
- ruse
- trick
- ploy
- bluff
