spoof
noun
a mocking imitation of someone or something, usually light and good-humored; lampoon or parody.
had been spoofing
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past perfect progressiveof spoof.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Maritime risk company Vanguard Tech identified the vessel as the Skipper and said it believed the ship had been "spoofing" its position - or broadcasting a false location - for a long time.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
It might be that the chap had been spoofing Kitty.
From The Drums of Jeopardy by Harold MacGrath
