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   trick

   /trɪk/

   noun

   • 1. a cunning act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone: "he's a double-dealer capable of any mean trick" Similar stratagemployruseschemedevicemovemanoeuvrecontrivancemachinationexpedientartificewiledodgedeceitdeceptiontrickerysubterfugechicanerysharp practiceswindlehoaxfraudconfidence trickinformal:concon trickset-upgamescamstingflimflamwheezebuncogriftlurkrortschlenterinformal, dated:flankerarchaic:shiftfetchrig
   • ▪ a mischievous practical joke: "she thought Elaine was playing some trick on her" Similar practical jokejokeprankjapestuntanticcaperinformal:leg-pullspoofput-oncoddidogoakarchaic:cutupquizcantrip
   • ▪ an illusion: "I thought I saw a flicker of emotion, but it was probably a trick of the light" Similar illusionoptical illusiondeceptionfigment of the imaginationmirage
   • ▪ a skilful act performed for entertainment or amusement: "he did conjuring tricks for his daughters" Similar featstuntsleight of handlegerdemainprestidigitationmagic
   • ▪ a clever or particular way of doing something: "the trick is to put one ski forward and kneel" Similar techniqueknackartskillsecretinformal:know-how
   • 2. a peculiar or characteristic habit or mannerism: "she had a trick of clipping off certain words and phrases" Similar mannerismhabitpracticequirkidiosyncrasypeculiarityfoibleeccentricitywaycharacteristictrait
   • 3. (in bridge, whist, and similar card games) a sequence of cards forming a single round of play. One card is laid down by each player, the highest card being the winner.
   • 4. a prostitute's client. informal
   • 5. a sailor's turn at the helm, usually lasting for two or four hours.

   verb

   • 1. cunningly deceive or outwit: "many people have been tricked by villains with false identity cards"
   • 2. sketch (a coat of arms) in outline, with the colours indicated by letters or signs.

   adjective

   • 1. intended or used to deceive or mystify, or to create an illusion: "a trick question"
   • 2. liable to fail; defective: North American "a trick knee"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun): from an Old French dialect variant of triche, from trichier ‘deceive’, of unknown origin. Current senses of the verb date from the mid 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tricker noun

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mean_TricksMean Tricks - Wikipedia

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   Mean Tricks (original name: Hornsby e Rodriguez - Sfida criminale) is a 1992 crime thriller film produced in Italy and directed by Umberto Lenzi. Released in 1992, it starred Charles Napier, David Warbeck and Stefano Sabelli.

3. www.imdb.com › title › tt0104836Mean Tricks (1992) - IMDb

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   Jul 17, 1992 · Mean Tricks: Directed by Umberto Lenzi. With Charles Napier, Stefano Sabelli, Iris Peynado, David Brandon. Hornsby, a recently retired FBI agent goes to South America to find his old partner.

4. letterboxd.com › film › mean-tricks‎Mean Tricks (1992) directed by Umberto Lenzi - Letterboxd

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   Directed by Umberto Lenzi. Charles Napier plays Hornsby, a recently retired FBI agent that goes to South America to find his former partner Mendoza. Rumor has it that Mendoza has become a criminal. Soon after Hornsby arrives at his former partner’s house, Mendoza is killed by a gunman.

5. www.themoviedb.org › movie › 278372-hornsby-e-rodriguez-sfidaMean Tricks (1992) — The Movie Database (TMDB)

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   Jul 17, 1992 · Overview. Charles Napier plays Hornsby, a recently retired FBI agent that goes to South America to find his former partner Mendoza. Rumor has it that Mendoza has become a criminal. Soon after Hornsby arrives at his former partner's house, Mendoza is killed by a gunman.

6. filmflow.tv › movie › 278372-mean-tricksMean Tricks (1992) - FilmFlow.tv

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   Charles Napier plays Hornsby, a recently retired FBI agent that goes to South America to find his former partner Mendoza. Rumor has it that Mendoza has become a criminal. Soon after Hornsby arrives at his former partner's house, Mendoza is killed by a gunman. Now Hornsby has to work together with local cop Rodriguez to find out who killed his former partner and why.

7. monsterhuntermoviereviews.com › 2015/06/18 › mean-tricks-1992Mean Tricks (1992) – MonsterHunter

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   Jun 18, 2015 · High heels, big hair, and a tight red skirt can only mean one thing: Operation Undercover Whore is go! The hookers are being recruited by a local bad guy who has a compound where Hornsby is convinced that the Cobra will appear.

8. mubi.com › en › usMean Tricks (1992) | MUBI

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   David Brandon Cast. Steven Luotto Screenplay. Antonio Miglieta Screenplay. Vittorio M. Testa Screenplay. Critics reviews. Brian Hornsby is a real tough guy, who works among the dregs of society. Between chases, fist fights and shootings, Brian never loses sight of his goal, even if forced to ingest large quantities of whiskey or drugs.