tricks

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of deceiving or cheating, typically in a way that is not fair or honest.

  - "He was caught playing tricks on his little sister."
  - "The magician performed a series of impressive tricks for the audience."

• Noun

  A clever or ingenious idea.

  - "The salesman came up with a clever trick to sell more products."
  - "The chef shared a new trick for making the perfect omelette."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹɪks/
   
   
   
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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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tricks
pricks , sticks , tricks

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Variants

List of all variants of tricks that leads to same result
trick , tricked , tricking , tricks , dirty tricks , dirty trickster , someone's mind is playing tricks on her , someone's mind is playing tricks on him , someone's mind is playing tricks on him/her , turn tricks , up to her old tricks , up to her tricks , up to his old tricks , up to his tricks , up to one's (old) tricks , up to one's old tricks , up to one's tricks , up to their old tricks , up to their tricks , you can't teach an old dog new tricks , hat trick , hat tricks , odd trick , odd tricks , parlor trick , parlor tricks , parlour trick , parlour tricks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English triccan 'deceive', from treowian 'trick, cheat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'trick cyclist' refers to a performer who rides a bicycle in a way that defies gravity or common sense.

2. The term 'trick question' is a question designed to deceive or mislead the answerer.

3. The term 'trick shot' refers to a shot in a game or sport that requires exceptional skill or precision.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: The act of deceiving or misleading someone, often with the intention of gaining an advantage or achieving a desired outcome.

2. Magic: The art of creating illusions or performing tricks using natural or supernatural means.

3. Mischief: A playful or naughty act, often intended to cause amusement or annoyance.

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Culture

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Tricks have been used throughout history in various forms of art, literature, and entertainment. In literature, tricks are often used as metaphors for deception or mischief. In magic and illusion, tricks are used to entertain and astonish audiences. In sports, tricks are used to gain an advantage over opponents.

How to Memorize "tricks"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'tricks', visualize the act of deceiving or cheating.
   - Create a mental image of someone playing a prank or a magician performing a trick.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tricks' with the concept of deception or mischief.
   - Think of a situation where someone is playing a trick on someone else.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: T - Tricks are Theft, I - Illusions, C - Cunning, K - Kidding.

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