Trick Definition & Meaning

trick
noun
  1. a cunning or deceitful action or device; "he played a trick on me"; "he pulled a fast one and got away with it"
  2. a period of work or duty
  3. an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent; "that offer was a dirty trick"
  4. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
  5. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
  6. a prostitute's customer
  7. (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner
verb
  1. deceive somebody; "We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week"

"Trick" in song lyrics

See how trick is used in real songs:

  • "I don't trust neer trick"
    (11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]
  • "Now I'm on TV to find that my girl was a trick"
    2 Live Crew — Living in America
  • "I got my street sense from these hardcore streets, trick"
    2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha

Words that rhyme with trick

Usage tips for "trick"

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