trick

noun B1 Neutral

Social

Meaning

A trick is a clever or funny action that someone does to surprise or deceive others.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "trick" with "treat," especially around Halloween.

Example Sentences

He showed me a cool trick with his phone .

I learned a new card trick from my friend yesterday .

The magician's trick was not very impressive to us .

What is the trick to solving this puzzle quickly ?

Word in Context

At the small birthday party , my brother showed a simple card trick to the children . They were surprised when the card appeared under the cup . He smiled because he had practiced the trick for a week . Everyone clapped and we ate cake together .

Common Phrases

play a trick a magic trick a trick question

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