Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hoax-call
noun
/hoʊks kɔːl/
Definition
A false report made via a phone call, often intending to mislead emergency services or individuals.
Examples
- The prankster made a hoax-call to the police claiming there was a fire at the school.
- After receiving a hoax-call about a bomb threat, the security team took immediate action to investigate.
- Making a hoax-call can lead to serious legal consequences.
Meaning
Hoax-call refers to a telephone call made to deceive or trick a person or organization, typically involving false claims or threats.
Synonyms
- prank call
- fake call
- deceptive call
