trick out
verb
tricked out; tricking out; tricks out
1
: to dress (someone or oneself) especially in an unusual or elaborate way
—usually used with in
… she tricked herself out in rhinestones, then sashayed into the studio …—
Steve Fishman
Steve FishmanLast week … local merchants tricked themselves out in Santa-and-elf gear to deliver Christmas trees to the needy.—Chris Reidy
Chris ReidyThe Will Ferrell Tour started Thursday morning, at HoHoKam Stadium, when he tricked himself out in an Oakland A's uniform for batting practice amid a sea of cameras and accompanying hubbub.—Bob Dutton
Bob Dutton2
: to decorate or equip (something) in an extravagant way
tricked out his car
—often used with withThe room was tricked out with ribbons and streamers.
The billionaire electric-car tycoon said he's working on tricking out the forthcoming Tesla Roadster with rocket technology so it can hover above the ground.—Noah Manskar
Noah ManskarThe company rented a rather opulent McMansion far from the strip and tricked it out with sensors, connected light bulbs, smart locks and cameras.—Terrence O'Brien
Terrence O'BrienExamples of trick out in a Sentence
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Coming off a series of campaign events over the weekend, some on the teleprompter, some not, plus that less than stellar (though well-watched) July 5 sit-down with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, Biden kicked off this week earlier by pulling a trick out of the Trump dumpster.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 July 2024
That timepiece saw the carbon-fiber chronograph tricked out with the Tudor Pro Cycling Team’s colors and an outer timing scale tailored for cycling use.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 July 2024
The tepid show’s largest room, painted a flaming red orange for those who might not yet have a clue, presents eight tent-like enclosures tricked out with stage sets that describe a hospital room, an Amazon warehouse storage space, an automobile interior and more.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
They’re tricked out with cushy, supportive midsoles and durable, shock-absorbing outsoles, ensuring that every step is as comfortable as possible.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 June 2024
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 July 2024
That timepiece saw the carbon-fiber chronograph tricked out with the Tudor Pro Cycling Team’s colors and an outer timing scale tailored for cycling use.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 July 2024
The tepid show’s largest room, painted a flaming red orange for those who might not yet have a clue, presents eight tent-like enclosures tricked out with stage sets that describe a hospital room, an Amazon warehouse storage space, an automobile interior and more.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
They’re tricked out with cushy, supportive midsoles and durable, shock-absorbing outsoles, ensuring that every step is as comfortable as possible.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 June 2024
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“Trick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trick%20out. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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