Trick
/trɪk/noun
A cunning or deceitful action intended to deceive or outsmart someone.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'trick' was often associated with sorcery, as many viewed cunning and deception as forms of witchcraft.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
trik
“A cunning act or deception, often in a play or jest.”
Old French
French
trique
“A clever stratagem or ruse, often with a sense of jest.”
Late Latin
Latin
tricari
“To play tricks or deceive, often in a playful context.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*drei-
“To turn or twist, indicating deceitful manipulation.”