trick Definition and Meaning in English (trick definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Trick definition: A cunning or skillful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone.

Definitions of Trick

  1. 1noun

    A cunning or skillful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone.

  2. 2noun

    A deceptive action performed by a magician for entertainment.

  3. 3verb

    To deceive or outwit someone by a clever or cunning act.

Example Sentences

“He played a clever trick to win the game.”

“The magician performed an amazing card trick.”

“Don't let him trick you into buying that old car.”

Inflected Word Forms

past tensetricked
present participletricking
agent nountrickster
adjectivetricky

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

trick or treatexpression

A Halloween custom where children dress in costume and go from door to door asking for treats.

do the trickidiom

To achieve the desired result; to be effective.

a dirty trickcollocation

An unfair or dishonest act.

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