Definition of trick
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a crafty procedure or practice meant to deceive or defraud
b
: a mischievous act : prank
c
: a deceptive, dexterous, or ingenious feat
especially
: one designed to puzzle or amuse
a juggler's tricks
d
: an indiscreet or childish action
2a(1)
: a quick or artful way of getting a result : knack
the trick is to make it look natural
(2)
: an instance of getting a desired result
one small adjustment will do the trick
b
: a technical device (as of an art or craft)
the tricks of stage technique
3a
: a delusive appearance especially when caused by art or legerdemain : an optical illusion
a mere trick of the light
b
: a habitual peculiarity of behavior or manner
a horse with the trick of shying
c
: a characteristic and identifying feature
a trick of speech
4
: the cards played in one round of a card game often used as a scoring unit
c
: a trip taken as part of one's employment
d
: a turn of duty at the helm usually lasting for two hours
6
: an attractive child or woman
a cute little trick
trick
verb
tricked; tricking; tricks
Definition of trick (Entry 2 of 3)
trick
adjectiveDefinition of trick (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of trick was in the 15th century
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