trick
word
/ˈtɹɪk/
trik
/tɹˈɪk/
trik
Definition
A trick can be something clever you do to get a result, a joke or surprising action meant to fool someone, or a skillful method for doing something easily.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both positive and negative senses. 'A magic trick' is entertainment, 'a trick to remember names' is a useful method, and 'play a trick on someone' or 'dirty tricks' suggest deception. Don't confuse it with only meaning 'lie' or only meaning 'tip'.
Spanish: truco - engañoPortuguese (BR): truque - enganaçãoPortuguese (PT): truque - enganoChinese (Simplified): 把戏 - 诀窍 - 诡计Chinese (Traditional): 把戲 - 訣竅 - 詭計Hindi: तरकीब - चालArabic: خدعة - حيلةBengali: কৌশল - ছল - ফাঁদRussian: трюк - уловка - хитростьJapanese: トリック - いたずら - 秘訣Vietnamese: mẹo - trò - thủ thuậtKorean: 속임수 - 묘기 - 비결Turkish: numara - hile - püf noktasıUrdu: چال - ترکیب - دھوکہIndonesian: trik - tipuan - kiat
Example Sentences
The dog can do a simple trick.
basic
She showed me a trick for opening the jar.
basic
Don't fall for that trick again.
natural
That was a mean trick.
basic
He taught me a neat little trick for remembering passwords.
natural
I think they used a trick to get us to sign the contract.
natural