The meaning of FEINT is something feigned; specifically : a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack.

feint verb [ I or T ] uk / feɪnt / us / feɪnt / Add to word list to pretend to move, or to make a move, in a particular direction in order to deceive an opponent, especially in sports such as football or boxing:

Feint definition: a movement made in order to deceive an adversary; an attack aimed at one place or point merely as a distraction from the real place or point of attack.