ETYM Prob. contr. from hocus, in hocus-pocus.
A deception; a deceptive trick or story; an elaborate practical joke.
1. Blague.
2. Mystification.
Tromperie, fourberie, escroquerie.
1. Duperie.
2. Imposture.
In the context of computer security, a phony virus threat.
To play a joke on or subject to a hoax.