adj

tricking

TRIH-kihng

Tricking (adj) means Deceptive; using trickery to fool someone. Example: “The email was a tricking scheme designed to steal passwords.”

adj

Deceptive; using trickery to fool someone.

"The email was a tricking scheme designed to steal passwords."

How to use tricking

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In plain EnglishDescribing something that's meant to deceive or con someone.

more tricking comparative, trickings plural, most tricking superlative

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What does “tricking” mean?

The word “tricking” means deceptive; using trickery to fool someone. In plain terms, describing something that's meant to deceive or con someone.

How do you pronounce “tricking”?

“Tricking” is pronounced TRIH-kihng (/ˈtɹɪkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “tricking” in a sentence?

Here is “tricking” used in a sentence: “The email was a tricking scheme designed to steal passwords.”

What part of speech is “tricking”?

“Tricking” is an adjective.