trick
/trɪk/
noun
- A clever or dishonest action intended to deceive someone.
- The scam was a trick to get people to give away their passwords.
- She saw through his trick and refused to believe his story.
- He played a trick on his sister by hiding her phone.
- A skillful act or technique, especially one that is amusing or impressive.
- Learning a new trick on the skateboard took weeks of practice.
- My dog knows a trick where he rolls over on command.
- The magician performed a card trick that amazed the audience.
- A special or effective way of doing something; a tip or shortcut.
- Here's a trick to remove stains: use baking soda and vinegar.
- The trick to making good pasta is to salt the water well.
- She showed me a trick for tying my shoes faster.
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adjective
- Relating to or used for tricks; deceptive or not real.
- The trick mirror made the room look twice as big.
- He bought a trick candle that wouldn't blow out.
- She wore a trick watch that showed the wrong time.
verb
- To deceive or cheat someone.
- He tricked his brother into doing his chores.
- The con artist tricked people out of their savings.
- Don't let the advertisement trick you into buying something you don't need.
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