noun
trickery
TRIH-kuh-ree
Trickery (noun) means the use of deceit or clever schemes to mislead or cheat someone. Example: “The scam relied on trickery rather than force.”
noun
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The use of deceit or clever schemes to mislead or cheat someone.
"The scam relied on trickery rather than force."
How to use trickery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeceptive or dishonest behavior meant to fool someone.
Common pairings
resort to trickery
political trickery
a bit of trickery
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Word forms
- Plural
- trickeries
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Etymology
Formed from trick plus the noun suffix -ery, first recorded in the early 18th century.
Class of 1700
trickery joined the language around 1700.
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Synonyms
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wile
guile
chicane
slickness
chicanery
shenanigan
hocus-pocus
hanky panky
skulduggery
skullduggery
jiggery-pokery
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Rhymes for trickery
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What does “trickery” mean?
The word “trickery” means the use of deceit or clever schemes to mislead or cheat someone. In plain terms, deceptive or dishonest behavior meant to fool someone.
How do you pronounce “trickery”?
“Trickery” is pronounced TRIH-kuh-ree (/ˈtɹɪ.kə.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “trickery” in a sentence?
Here is “trickery” used in a sentence: “The scam relied on trickery rather than force.”
What part of speech is “trickery”?
“Trickery” is a noun.
Where does the word “trickery” come from?
The word “trickery” dates back to around 1700. Formed from trick plus the noun suffix -ery, first recorded in the early 18th century.
