Meaning & Definition of Trick in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: An act of deceiving someone in order to gain an advantage.

  Example Sentence: The magician's trick amazed the audience.

• Definition: A clever or artful skill or feat.

  Example Sentence: She performed a neat trick on her skateboard.

• Definition: A familiar or customary practice.

  Example Sentence: He has a few tricks up his sleeve for dealing with difficult customers.

• Definition: A prank or practical joke.

  Example Sentence: They played a trick on their friend by hiding his belongings.

• Definition: A particular behavior or action that is characteristic of a person.

  Example Sentence: It’s just his trick to always be late.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English tricke, of unknown origin

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• trick of the trade: A special skill or technique that is known to a specific group.
• trick or treat: A Halloween custom where children ask for candy in exchange for not playing a trick.
• pull a trick: To perform a deceitful act or prank.
• show someone a trick: To demonstrate a skill or ability.

Translations

• Spanish: truco

• French: tour

• German: Trick

• Russian: трюк

Related Words

• prank: A practical joke or mischievous act.

• deception: The act of deceiving someone.

• illusion: A false idea or belief.

Slang Meanings of trick

• Meaning: To trick someone out of something, often in a dishonest way.

  Example Sentence: He tricked me out of my money.

• Meaning: To perform a sexual act in exchange for money.

  Example Sentence: She was tricking on the street for cash.