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Tricking: meaning, definitions and examples

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tricking

 

[ ˈtrɪkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deceiving someone

Tricking refers to the act of deceiving or outsmarting someone, often for amusement or personal gain. It can involve cleverness, manipulation, and sometimes playful deceit. Tricking can be seen in various situations, including games, pranks, or scams.

Synonyms

cheating, deceiving, duping, fooling, misleading

Examples of usage

  • She is always good at tricking her friends with magic tricks.
  • He was caught tricking customers into paying more than necessary.
  • They enjoy tricking each other on April Fools' Day.

Translations

Translations of the word "tricking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganar

🇮🇳 धोखा देना

🇩🇪 täuschen

🇮🇩 menipulasi

🇺🇦 обманювати

🇵🇱 oszukiwanie

🇯🇵 騙す (だます)

🇫🇷 tromper

🇪🇸 engañar

🇹🇷 aldatmak

🇰🇷 속이다 (sogida)

🇸🇦 خداع (khidaa)

🇨🇿 ošidit

🇸🇰 ošúpať

🇨🇳 欺骗 (qīpiàn)

🇸🇮 prevarati

🇮🇸 svik

🇰🇿 алдау

🇬🇪 დატყუება (dat'q'ueba)

🇦🇿 aldatma

🇲🇽 engañar

Etymology

The word 'trick' dates back to the late Middle English period, originating from the Old French term 'trique,' which means a cunning or deceitful act. The word evolved to encompass a variety of meanings related to clever maneuvers or acts designed to deceive or outsmart others. The modern usage includes both benign and malicious forms of trickery, from playful antics to serious scams. As language evolved, 'tricking' became popularized in the context of games and pranks, reflecting society's fascination with cleverness and deceit.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,855 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.