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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 › englishMeaning of tricked in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRICKED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of trick 2. to deceive someone, often as a part of a plan: . Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trickedTricked Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   trick may imply deception, roguishness, illusion, and either an evil or harmless end. ruse stresses an attempt to mislead by a false impression. stratagem implies a ruse used to entrap, outwit, circumvent, or surprise an opponent or enemy. maneuver suggests adroit and skillful avoidance of difficulty.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › trickedTRICKED Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for TRICKED: deceived, deluded, duped, erroneous, inaccurate, untrue, confused, misguided; Antonyms of TRICKED: right, correct, true, informed, accurate, exact, precise, revealed.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of trick in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   trick someone into doing something Dean tricked the old lady into giving him eight hundred dollars.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › trickedTricked - definition of tricked by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a crafty or underhanded device, maneuver, or stratagem intended to deceive or cheat; artifice; ruse. 2. a roguish or mischievous act; practical joke; prank. 3. a clever or ingenious device or expedient; adroit technique: the tricks of the trade.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRICKED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TRICKED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of trick 2. to deceive someone, often as a part of a plan: . Learn more.

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

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   1. a deceitful, cunning, or underhand action or plan. 2. a. a mischievous, malicious, or humorous action or plan; joke. the boys are up to their tricks again. b. (as modifier) a trick spider.