Definitions

1. noun

a piece of writing, a drawing, or a performance that imitates or exaggerates the style of someone or something else, often humorously or ironically.

“The comedian’s sketch was a spoof of the popular movie, poking fun at its serious themes.”

2. verb

to imitate or exaggerate the style of someone or something else, often humorously or ironically.

“The artist spoofed the style of the famous painter, creating a humorous parody of his work.”

3. verb

to deceive or trick someone by pretending to be something or someone else.

“The scammer spoofed the number of a well-known company to trick the customer into giving away their personal information.”

4. noun

a fake or imitated version of something, such as a website or a phone call.

“The company’s security team detected a spoof of their website, set up by hackers to steal customer data.”