Trick /tɹɪk/

The meaning and definition of Trick, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Something designed to fool or swindle.
“It was just a trick to say that the house was underpriced.”
A single element of a magician's (or any variety entertainer's) act; a magic trick.
“And for my next trick, I will pull a wombat out of a duffel bag.”

verb

To fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive.
“You tried to trick me when you said that house was underpriced.”
To draw (as opposed to blazon - to describe in words).

adjective

Involving trickery or deception.
“trick photography”
Able to perform tricks.
“A trick pony”

Synonyms john shift illusion magic trick sleight of hand artifice

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Trick /tɹɪk/

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