hoke

/hoʊk/ or /hoʊkɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a swindle or a trick played on someone

“He was a hoke artist who took advantage of unsuspecting tourists.”

2. noun

a type of fish hook used in ice fishing

“The fisherman used a hoke to catch the big trout.”

Synonyms

  • scam
  • trick

Antonyms

  • authentic
  • honesty