Question

Q. What is the meaning of the word " Gigantic Hoax " in the fiction chapter Patol Babu?

Answer 1

The literal meaning of 'gigantic hoax' is 'big trick'. Patol Babu felt Naresh Dutt had played a big trick on him by offering him a role in a movie; the role offered him was so insignificant that he felt humiliated and annoyed. It was in this state that he thought the role offered as a 'gigantic hoax'.

Answer 2

Gigantic Hoax means “Very Big Cheat”