How's tricks Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhaʊz/ /ˈtɹɪks

HOWZ TRIKS

UK

haʊz/ /tɹˈɪks

HOWZ trikks

Definition

An informal and slightly playful way of asking someone how they are or how life has been. It is similar to saying 'How are you?' or 'How’s everything?'.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in British and older American English, typically between friends in informal settings. Slightly old-fashioned and playful. Not used in formal situations. Can be a greeting or conversation starter.

• Spanish: ¿Cómo van las cosas? - ¿Qué tal todo?
• Portuguese (BR): E aí, tudo bem? - Como vão as coisas?
• Portuguese (PT): Então, tudo bem? - Como estão as coisas?
• Chinese (Simplified): 最近怎么样？ - 一切还好吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 最近怎麼樣？ - 一切還好嗎？
• Hindi: क्या हाल है? - कैसी चल रही है जिंदगी?
• Arabic: كيف الحال؟ - كيف تسير الأمور؟
• Bengali: কেমন চলছে - কেমন আছো (খেলাচ্ছলে)
• Russian: как дела - как жизнь
• Japanese: 調子はどう - 最近どう
• Vietnamese: dạo này thế nào - mọi việc ra sao
• Korean: 요즘 어때 - 어떻게 지내
• Turkish: naber - işler nasıl gidiyor
• Urdu: کیسے چل رہے ہیں (غیر رسمی طریقہ)
• Indonesian: gimana kabarnya - bagaimana hidupmu

Example Sentences

Hey, how's tricks?

basic

Long time no see! How's tricks?

basic

Hi Sam, how's tricks with you?

basic

So, how's tricks these days? Anything new going on?

natural

Every time we meet, you ask, 'how's tricks'.

natural

'How's tricks?' is something my grandfather always used to say.

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