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trick

/tɹɪk/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To deceive or cheat someone, often in a playful or harmless way.

    - "He tricked his brother into believing that the dog was sick to get an extra piece of cake."
    - "The magician's assistant is the one who performs the trick while the magician takes the credit."
  • Noun

    A clever or unexpected idea, often used to solve a problem or achieve a goal.

    - "The math problem had a clever trick to it, and once I figured it out, the solution was simple."
    - "The chef's signature dish was a culinary trick, combining sweet and savory flavors in a unique way."
Pronunciation
  1. /tɹɪk/



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Synonyms

john , shift , illusion , magic trick , sleight of hand , artifice , con , gambit , ploy , rip-off , con , dupe , fool , gull , have , hoodwink , pull the wool over someone's eyes , rip off , mod
Rhymes
Words rhyming with trick
hick , stick , brick , tick
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Trick (Scottish) : A small hill or mound

  2. Trick (Australian) : To hit or strike, often used in sports

  3. Treat () : A reward or something given as a reward

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. trick (Scottish) : A small hill or mound

  2. trick (Australian) : To hit or strike, often used in sports

Variants
List of all variants of trick that leads to same result
trick , tricks , tricked , tricking , trick or treat , trick or treats , trick-or-treat , trick-or-treated , trick-or-treater , trick-or-treaters , trick-or-treating , trick-or-treats , trick out , tricked out , tricking out , tricks out , trick into , tricked into , tricking into , tricks into , trick of the light , trick of her trade , trick of his trade , trick of one's trade , trick of the trade , trick of the/one's trade , trick of their trade , trick out of , tricked out of , tricking out of , tricks out of , trick photography
Forms
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tricks, tricking, outtrick, outtrick

Etymology
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Old English triccan, meaning 'to entangle, to cheat'. The word is related to trickster figures in mythology and folklore.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'trick' is related to the word 'trickster', a mythological figure known for playing tricks and deceptions.

  2. The term 'trick question' refers to a question with a hidden or unexpected answer.

  3. The term 'trick cyclist' refers to a performer who uses a bicycle to perform acrobatic tricks and stunts.

Related Concepts
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  1. Prank: A harmless practical joke or hoax

  2. Deception: The act of deliberately misleading or deceiving someone

Culture
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The term 'trick' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music. In literature, it can refer to a clever plot twist or a deception. In art, it can refer to an optical illusion or a clever use of perspective. In music, it can refer to a musical trick or a virtuosic performance.

How to Memorize "trick"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'trick' written out in bold letters.
    - Imagine a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat as an example of a trick.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'trick' with the idea of deception or a clever idea.
    - Think of the word 'prank' as a related concept.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'T-R-I-C-K' to remember the meaning of the word: 'To Reveal Illusions, Create Knowledge'.
    - Create a mental image of a magician performing a trick to help remember the definition.

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