hoaxers
nounUK /ˈhəʊksəz/
US /ˈhoʊksərz/
People who trick others with a fake story or joke.
The hoaxers told everyone there was a snow day, but it was a trick.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. People who make up false stories to fool the public.
The hoaxers posted a fake news story online.
3. People who play practical jokes on friends.
The hoaxers hid their friend's shoes as a joke.
4. People who create fake things to seem real.
The hoaxers made a fake treasure map for the game.