Past tense of hoax
regular verb
The past tense of hoax is hoaxed. The past participle is also hoaxed.
Forms of hoax
| Base form (V1) | hoax /həʊks/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | hoaxed |
| Past participle (V3) | hoaxed |
| Present participle | hoaxing |
| Third person singular | hoaxes |
Meaning of hoax
- verb To deceive (someone) by making them believe something that has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated.
- noun Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
Questions about the past tense of hoax
- What is the past tense of hoax?
- The past tense of hoax is hoaxed.
- What is the past participle of hoax?
- The past participle of hoax is hoaxed.
- Is hoax a regular or irregular verb?
- Hoax is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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