Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hockle
noun
/ˈhɒk.əl/
Definition
A word used to describe a small, misleading piece of information or a minor trick.
Examples
- She pulled a hockle on me when she said the meeting was cancelled.
- The politician’s speech was filled with hockles that confused the audience.
Meaning
Hockle refers to a deceitful or inconsequential statement that might mislead someone but is not of significant importance.
Synonyms
- deception
- misleading statement
- trick
