Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪkstər/
noun a person who cheats or deceives others, typically for their own gain
A1 The trickster in the story played pranks on the other characters.
A2 The children were warned about the trickster who liked to deceive people.
B1 The trickster used his cunning ways to outsmart his opponents.
B2 The trickster's ability to manipulate situations for his own benefit was impressive.
C1 The trickster's deceptive tactics were revealed in the final act of the play.
C2 The trickster's complex motivations added depth to the character's portrayal in the novel.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a trickster
A1 He is a trickster cat who loves to play pranks on his owner.
A2 The trickster squirrel managed to steal all the birdseed from the feeder.
B1 The trickster magician amazed the audience with his sleight of hand tricks.
B2 The trickster fox outsmarted the farmer by stealing his chickens without getting caught.
C1 The trickster god in mythology was known for his cunning and mischief.
C2 The trickster character in the novel was a complex figure who manipulated others for his own gain.
formal The trickster in the folklore played cunning pranks on unsuspecting villagers.
informal That guy is such a trickster, always pulling pranks on his friends.
slang Watch out for that trickster, he's always up to no good.
figurative The politician was known as a trickster for his deceptive tactics in the election campaign.
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