Pronunciation

/trɪk/

Definitions

Noun

• Trick: A deceptive or surprising action, often intended to deceive or amuse. For example: “The magician performed a series of impressive tricks.”
• Practical joke: A playful deception meant to amuse or surprise. For example: “He pulled a prank on his friends by filling their lockers with balloons.”
• Skill: A particular ability or technique, especially one requiring dexterity or ingenuity. For example: “She has a great trick shot in billiards.”

Verb

• To trick: To deceive or mislead someone, often by a ruse or a deceptive act. For example: “He tried to trick the waiter into giving him a free dessert.”
• To perform a trick: To execute a skill or deception, often in a show or game. For example: “The kids loved watching the dog perform tricks.”

Adjective

• Tricky: Difficult to understand or accomplish due to its complexity or subtlety. For example: “This math problem is quite tricky.”
• Illusory: Giving the appearance of something without being real or genuine. For example: “The painting had an illusory depth.”

Phrases

• “Pull a trick” means to deceive or play a prank.
• “A magic trick” refers to a performance involving deception and illusion.
• “It’s no trick” is used to emphasize that something is real or genuine.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children were amazed by the magician’s card trick.”
• Verb: “He tried to trick her into thinking he was someone else over the phone.”
• Adjective: “The puzzle seemed easy at first, but it turned out to be quite tricky.”

Synonyms

• Deception
• Hoax
• Illusion
• Joke
• Cunning
• Sleight of hand
• Maneuver