trickster
10 synonyms for trickster, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use trickster
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
trickster figure
trickster god
Etymology
Built from trick plus the agent suffix -ster (the same ending found in words like gangster and youngster).
Full origin of trickster →Frequently asked questions
What does “trickster” mean?
The word “trickster” means a mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters. In plain terms, someone (real or mythical) who relies on cunning, tricks, or deception rather than force.
How do you pronounce “trickster”?
“Trickster” is pronounced TRIHK-stuh (/ˈtɹɪk.stɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “trickster” in a sentence?
Here is “trickster” used in a sentence: “Coyote is a classic trickster figure in many Native American stories.”
What part of speech is “trickster”?
“Trickster” is a noun.
How many meanings does “trickster” have?
“Trickster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.
