fakeout

See also: fake out

English

Etymology 1

Deverbal from fake out.

Noun

fakeout (plural fakeouts)

  1. (informal) A trick or deception.
    Hyponym: head fake

Etymology 2

Blend of fake +‎ takeout.

Noun

fakeout (uncountable)

  1. (Canada, US) Synonym of fakeaway (“homemade meal intended to replicate takeout food”).

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