Meaning of trick in English

1. Pronunciation

   /trɪk/

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1. Verb

   trick

   Definitions

   1. deceive somebody

   Examples

   • « We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week »

2. Noun

   trick

   Etymology

   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

   Definitions

   1. a cunning or deceitful action or device

   Examples

   • « he played a trick on me »
   • « he pulled a fast one and got away with it »
3. 2. a period of work or duty
4. 3. an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent

   Examples

   • « that offer was a dirty trick »
5. 4. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
6. 5. an illusory feat

   Examples

   • « considered magical by naive observers »