trick
Translation
trick, prank, knack, stunt
Examples
He played a trick on his friend.
He played a trick on his friend.
The magician performed a card trick.
The magician performed a card trick.
What's the trick to solving this puzzle?
What's the trick to solving this puzzle?
Grammar Patterns
to play a trick on ((sb.)) to do something to someone as a joke He played a trick on his friend.
the trick to ((-ing sth.)) a clever way of doing something What's the trick to solving this puzzle?
Similar Words
Synonyms: ruse, ploy, stunt, prank
Etymology
From Old French 'trichier' meaning 'to cheat, to trick'. Its ultimate origin is uncertain.
Memory Tips
Remember the Halloween phrase 'Trick or Treat!' - a choice between a prank (trick) or a gift (treat).