hokes

/hoʊks/
verb
  1. To fake or pretend something, especially in a clumsy or obvious way.
    • The magician hokes the trick by hiding the coin in his sleeve too early.
    • The actor hokes his emotions in every scene, making the audience roll their eyes.
    • She hokes a British accent when she orders tea, but everyone knows she's from Texas.
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