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Definition of trickery

trickery

/ˈtrɪk.ər.i/
trick · er · y
Adverb:trickily
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Plural:trickeries
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Adjective:tricky
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trickery Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice of using deception, cunning, or dishonest stratagems to mislead or cheat others.

Example

"The defense attorney argued that the contract was invalid because it had been signed under financial trickery."

2

Clever technical manipulation, sleight of hand, or optical illusion used to create a special effect or entertain.

Example

"Before computer graphics existed, filmmakers relied on ingenious camera trickery and miniature models to depict giant monsters."

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• Rhymes for trickery

• Nearby Words

trichosanthes
tricities
trick
trickery
trickily
trickiness
trickle

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from the noun and verb 'trick' (from Old Northern French 'trique', meaning 'deceit' or 'treachery') combined with the suffix '-ery', denoting a practice or behavior.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trickery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trickery
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