trick

/tɹˈɪk/

/ˈtɹɪk/

[noun] [verb]

Trick

[NOUN]

an act performed to amuse people who might consider it magical

synonyms : conjuration

something that is done to deceive someone else

synonyms : fast one

a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

synonyms : antic

an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent

a period of work or duty

a group of cards played in a single round, typically one card played by each player in turn according to the rules of the game

a prostitute's customer

synonyms : john

whoremaster

whoremonger

to trick

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to deceive a person so that they do what one wants

synonyms : flim-flam

Examples

1. The coach always keeps a few tricks up his sleeve.

2. The magician performed an incredible trick.

3. The students played a trick on their teacher by switching the labels on the chemical bottles.

4. I remember the trick you served me.

Nearby words

trialeurodes vaporariorum