<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A mocking imitation of someone or something, usually light and good-humored; lampoon or parody: The show was a spoof of college life.</li><li>A hoax; prank.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>To mock (something or someone) lightly and good-humoredly; kid.</li><li>To fool by a hoax; play a trick on, especially one intended to deceive.</li><li>Digital Technology: To misrepresent (the identity of a party or the origin of data) in a communication, in order to misdirect digital authentication or other security measures.</li><li>To scoff at something lightly and good-humoredly; kid: The campus paper was always spoofing about the regulations.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Parody</li><li>Lampoon</li></ul>