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(noun) a cunning or deceitful action or device; "he played a trick on me"; "he pulled a fast one and got away with it" |
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Synonyms: fast one |
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Related Words: device, gimmick, twist |
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(noun) an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent; "that offer was a dirty trick" |
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Related Words: dishonesty, knavery |
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(verb) pull a fast one, play a trick on somebody; "We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week" |
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Synonyms: fob, fox |
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Related Words: cozen, deceive, delude, lead on, snooker |
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(noun) a period of work or duty |
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Related Words: duty period, shift, work shift |
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(noun) an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers |
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Synonyms: conjuring trick, deception, illusion, legerdemain, magic, magic trick |
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Related Words: card trick, performance, prestidigitation, sleight of hand |
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(noun) a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement |
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Synonyms: antic, caper, joke, prank |
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Related Words: diversion, practical joke, recreation |
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