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polytricks
What does polytricks mean?
A cynical relabelling of 'politics' as 'poly-tricks' — many tricks; practitioners are 'polytricksters'.
"Nuh badda mi wid dem polytricks."
Origin
Rastafarian/Patois pun on English 'politics' + 'tricks'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'polytricks' mean?
It is a cynical relabelling of politics as 'poly-tricks' — many tricks — implying politics is deceit.
What is a 'polytrickster'?
It is a politician, framed as a trickster who deals in deception.
Where does 'polytricks' come from?
It is a Rasta and Patois pun that splices 'politics' with 'tricks'.
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