trick trick /ˈtrɪk/

noun

1. () A cunning or deceitful action or device  ( fast one , trick )
   a cunning or deceitful action or device
    He played a trick on me
   he played a trick on me
    He pulled a fast one and got away with it
   he pulled a fast one and got away with it
   
   
2. () An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers  ( conjuration , conjuring trick , deception , illusion , legerdemain , magic , magic trick , thaumaturgy , trick )
   an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
    The magician performed a trick that left everyone in awe.
   The magician performed a trick that left everyone in awe.
   
   
3. () A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement  ( antic , caper [Informal] , prank , joke , put-on [Informal, N. American] , trick )
   a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
   
4. () An attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent  ( trick )
   an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent
    That offer was a dirty trick
   that offer was a dirty trick
   
5. () A period of work or duty  ( trick )
   a period of work or duty
   
6. (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner  ( trick )
   (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner
   
7. A prostitute's customer  ( john [Informal] , trick , whoremaster [Vulgar] , whoremonger [Vulgar] )
   a prostitute's customer
   

verb

1. () Deceive somebody  ( flim-flam , fob [Archaic] , fox , play a joke on , play a trick on , play tricks , pull a fast one on [Informal] , pull a fast one [Informal] , take for a ride [Informal] , trick )
   deceive somebody
    We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week
   We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week