trick

A2
Pronunciation
/tɹɪk/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something designed to fool or swindle.

Example Sentences
  • It was just a trick to say that the house was underpriced.
2 Definition

A single element of a magician's (or any variety entertainer's) act; a magic trick.

Example Sentences
  • And for my next trick, I will pull a wombat out of a duffel bag.
3 Definition

An entertaining difficult physical action.

Example Sentences
  • That's a nice skateboard, but can you do any tricks on it?
4 Definition

An effective, clever or quick way of doing something.

Example Sentences
  • tricks of the trade;  what's the trick of getting this chair to fold up?
5 Definition

Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank.

Example Sentences
  • the tricks of boys
6 Definition

A particular habit or manner; a peculiarity; a trait.

Example Sentences
  • a trick of drumming with the fingers; a trick of frowning
7 Definition

A knot, braid, or plait of hair.

8 Definition

A sequence in which each player plays a card and a winning play is determined.

Example Sentences
  • I was able to take the second trick with the queen of hearts.
9 Definition

A sex act, chiefly one performed for payment; an act of prostitution.

10 Definition

A customer to a prostitute.

Example Sentences
  • As the businessman rounded the corner, she thought, "Here comes another trick."
11 Definition

A daily period of work, especially in shift-based jobs.

12 Definition

A sailor's spell of work at the helm, usually two hours long.

13 Definition

A toy; a trifle; a plaything.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive.

Example Sentences
  • You tried to trick me when you said that house was underpriced.
2 Definition

To draw (as opposed to blazon - to describe in words).

3 Definition

To dress; to decorate; to adorn fantastically; often followed by up, off, or out.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Involving trickery or deception.

Example Sentences
  • trick photography
2 Definition

Able to perform tricks.

Example Sentences
  • A trick pony
3 Definition

Defective or unreliable.

Example Sentences
  • a trick knee
4 Definition

Stylish or cool.

Example Sentences
  • Wow, your new sportscar is so trick.