Meaning of trick in English

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Verb
trick
Definitions
1. deceive somebody
Examples
- « We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week »
Derived terms
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 »
Derived terms
2. a period of work or duty
3. an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent
Examples
- « that offer was a dirty trick »
4. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
Derived terms
5. an illusory feat
Examples
- « considered magical by naive observers »

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