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Spoofing (noun) means (computing) Using technology to fake your identity or details, such as your location, in order to trick a system or get access.

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(computing) Using technology to fake your identity or details, such as your location, in order to trick a system or get access.

(computing) A way of attacking software by changing it so it seems to run normally while its security has secretly been broken.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for spoofing

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What is the meaning of spoofing?

"spoofing" (noun) means (computing) Using technology to fake your identity or details, such as your location, in order to trick a system or get access.

What are the different meanings of spoofing?

"spoofing" has 2 main meanings: 1. (computing) Using technology to fake your identity or details, such as your location, in order to trick a system or get access; 2. (computing) A way of attacking software by changing it so it seems to run normally while its security has secretly been broken.