An artifice or stratagem; a cunning contrivance; a sly procedure, usually with a dishonest intent; as, a trick in trade.

A sly, dexterous, or ingenious procedure fitted to puzzle or amuse; as, a bear's tricks; a juggler's tricks.

To deceive by cunning or artifice; to impose on; to defraud; to cheat; as, to trick another in the sale of a horse.

a cunning or deceitful action or device; "he played a trick on me"; "he pulled a fast one and got away with it"

a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

deceive somebody; "We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week"

a practice designed to deceive or defraud