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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

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRICK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     TRICK meaning: 1. an action that is intended to deceive,...

   • Znaczenie Trick, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     TRICK definicja: 1. an action that is intended to deceive,...

   • Trick: Thai Translation

     trick translate: เล่ห์เหลี่ยม, มายากล, หลอกลวง. Learn more...

   • Trick: German Translation

     TRICK translate: der Trick, der Trick, Trick-…. Learn more...

   • Trick: Japanese Translation

     TRICK translate: たくらみ, いたずら, 手品, トリック, ～をだます, あざむく, たくらみ,...

   • Trick: Ukrainian Translation

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   • Trick: Italian Translation

     TRICK translate: trucco, trucco, imbrogliare, ingannare,...

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     HOW'S TRICKS? definition: 1. how are you?: 2. how are you?:...

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   Trick definition: a crafty or underhanded device, maneuver, stratagem, or the like, intended to deceive or cheat; artifice; ruse; wile.. See examples of TRICK used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtrick noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   A trick is a hoax or sneaky scheme. If you fool people into thinking they're donating to a good cause when you're really keeping their money, you're playing a trick on them. It's not nice to trick people.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRICK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word 'trick' in British and American English. A trick is an action that is intended to deceive, amuse, or impress someone, or a clever way of doing something.

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