Hoax and Witticism

Hoax

Hoax noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.

Witticism and hoax are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Witticism" instead a noun "Hoax".

Nearby Words: hoaxer, hoaxed, hoaxing

Witticism

Witticism noun - Something said or done to cause laughter.
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Synonyms for Witticism

Hoax and witticism are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hoax" instead a noun "Witticism".

Nearby Word: witty
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