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- pronunciation:
- trIk
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trit
- parts of speech:
- noun, interjection
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noun |
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a tradition practiced by children at Halloween, consisting of calling on neighbors while dressed in a costume and saying the words "trick or treat!" in order to receive a treat such as candy.
At age fourteen, she thought she might be getting a little old for trick or treat. |
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interjection |
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used as a playful greeting and request while engaged in the Halloween tradition of trick or treat.
When the neighbor answered the door, the children shouted "trick or treat!" |
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