trickery
Trickery (noun) means the use of deceit or clever schemes to mislead or cheat someone. Example: “The scam relied on trickery rather than force.”
How to use trickery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeceptive or dishonest behavior meant to fool someone.
Word forms
trickeries plural
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The scam relied on _____ rather than force.
Etymology
Formed from trick plus the noun suffix -ery, first recorded in the early 18th century.
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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.