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trick

English → English

noun//trɪk//

(noun) something done to fool or deceive someone, often as a joke or to gain an advantage

The magician performed a clever card trick that left the entire audience feeling confused.

(English) The magician performed a clever card trick that left the entire audience feeling confused.

The kids played a harmless trick on their teacher by hiding her chalk during the lunch break.

(English) The kids played a harmless trick on their teacher by hiding her chalk during the lunch break.

verb//trɪk//

(verb) to make someone believe something that is not true through a clever or dishonest plan

The salesman tried to trick the elderly couple into buying a car that was in poor condition.

(English) The salesman tried to trick the elderly couple into buying a car that was in poor condition.

He was tricked into giving away his password by a fake website that looked like his bank.

(English) He was tricked into giving away his password by a fake website that looked like his bank.

Entry ID: en:en:trick · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary