TRICK


Meaning of TRICK in English

■ noun

1》 a cunning or skilful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone.

↘a mischievous practical joke.

↘a skilful act performed for entertainment.

↘an illusion: a ~ of the light.

↘[as modifier ] intended to mystify or create an illusion: a ~ question.

2》 a peculiar or characteristic habit or mannerism.

3》 (in bridge, whist, etc.) a sequence of cards forming a single round of play.

4》 informal a prostitute's client.

5》 [as modifier ] N. Amer. liable to fail; defective: a ~ knee.

6》 a sailor's turn at the helm, usually lasting for two or four hours.

■ verb

1》 deceive or outwit with cunning or skill.

↘( ~ someone into/out of ) deceive someone into doing or parting with.

2》 ( ~ someone out/up ) dress or decorate someone in an elaborate or showy way.

3》 Heraldry sketch (a coat of arms) in outline, with the colours indicated by letters or signs.

Phrases

do the ~ informal achieve the required result.

how's ~s? informal how are you?

~ or treat a children's custom of calling at houses at Halloween with the threat of pranks if they are not given a small gift.

~s of the trade special ingenious techniques used in a profession or craft.

turn a ~ informal (of a prostitute) have a session with a client.

Derivatives

~er noun

~ish adjective ( dated ).

Origin

ME: from an OFr. dialect var. of triche , from trichier 'deceive', of unknown origin.

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