Fake-outs are a type of deception used in sports, games, and other activities. A feint is a specific type of fake-out, which is a false move or action designed to deceive an opponent. Feints are often used in sports such as soccer, basketball, and boxing, as well as in strategy games like chess. They can also be used in everyday life, such as when someone pretends to be interested in something they are not in order to get out of doing it.