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tricker


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who tricks or deceives others for their own advantage.

  • verb

    To deceive or mislead someone, usually with an intention to gain an advantage.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with tricker
hiker , piper , quiver , striver
Homophones
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  1. trickle (en) : To flow slowly in a thin stream.

  2. trickster (en) : A person who plays pranks or jokes, often with a mischievous intent.


Variants
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tricker , trickers
Forms
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tricks, tricked, tricking


Etymology
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The origin of the word 'tricker' is believed to come from the Old English word 'tricgan', which means 'to entice' or 'to allure'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'tricker' is often used in card games to describe someone who cheats or tries to manipulate the outcome of the game.

  2. In some parts of England, a 'tricker' was a type of small cart used to transport goods from one place to another.


Related Concepts
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  1. deception: The act of deliberately misrepresenting the truth or concealing information in order to manipulate or mislead someone.

  2. manipulation: The act of controlling or influencing someone or something, often in a subtle or deceitful way.


Culture
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The word 'tricker' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that explore themes of deception and morality. One famous example is the character Iago in Shakespeare's 'Othello', who manipulates and deceives others for his own gain.

How to Memorize "tricker"

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  3. mnemonics

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