Antonyms for spoof

Grammar : Noun

Spell : spoof

Phonetic Transcription : spuf

Definition of spoof

Origin : "hoax, deception," 1884, spouf, name of a game invented by British comedian Arthur Roberts (1852-1933); sense of "a parody, satirical skit or play" is first recorded 1958, from verb in this sense, attested from 1914.

noun trick, mockery

Example sentences :

But I thought it was just one of these bloomin' spoof entrainments.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

He thought I was going to rag him about the spoof he'd played off on the nurse.
Extract from : « Our Casualty And Other Stories » by James Owen Hannay, AKA George A. Birmingham

But don't bother to spoof yourself about me; I shall be all right, really.
Extract from : « The Making of a Prig » by Evelyn Sharp

Spoof evidently meant to sell his life dearly, if there should be any demand for it.
Extract from : « Neighbours » by Robert Stead

Spoof, too, seemed to enjoy the conversation, and to react to the music of Jean's voice.
Extract from : « Neighbours » by Robert Stead

Spoof's tent was up less than a day, and there were pictures on the walls!
Extract from : « Neighbours » by Robert Stead

"Here are some letters, Mr. Spoof," said Jean, extending the little bundle.
Extract from : « Neighbours » by Robert Stead

"Mighty decent of you to come after me," said Spoof, at length.
Extract from : « Neighbours » by Robert Stead

Spoof's couch had been made up; his steamer rug lay tucked about it.
Extract from : « Neighbours » by Robert Stead

He pointed in the direction of Spoof's homestead, and I turned my face to the south.
Extract from : « Neighbours » by Robert Stead

Synonyms for spoof

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