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| gaff |
a trick; hoax. [2/6 definitions] |
| gimmick |
a hidden trick or scheme, often used to deceive. [2/3 definitions] |
| gull2 |
to trick; cheat. [1/2 definitions] |
| hoax |
an act of deception, esp. a humorous or mischievous trick. [1/3 definitions] |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| humbug |
to trick or defraud (someone). [1/8 definitions] |
| jape |
something said or done as a joke or trick. [1/3 definitions] |
| juggle |
a dishonest or deceptive stratagem; ploy; trick. [1/8 definitions] |
| knack |
an established trick or way of doing something that can be learned through practice. [1/2 definitions] |
| monkeyshine |
(informal; usu. pl.) a playful, teasing, or mischievous prank or trick. |
| play hob with |
to treat or trick mischievously. |
| practical joke |
a playful or mischievous trick played on someone, often causing embarrassment or discomfort. |
| prank |
a playful or mischievous trick; stunt. |
| rope |
(informal) to trick, mislead, or press into service against one's will (often fol. by "into"). [1/8 definitions] |
| ruse |
a trick, pretense, or diversion intended to deceive or mislead. |
| sell (someone) a bill of goods |
(informal) to trick or defraud. |
| shanghai |
to trick or kidnap and then force into service, esp. as a sailor. |
| shell game |
a deceitful or fraudulent game, trick, scheme, or the like; swindle. [1/2 definitions] |
| skin game |
any dishonest or fraudulent scheme or trick; swindle. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, esp. as a military maneuver. [2 definitions] |
| take |
to obtain possession of through force, skill, or trick; seize; capture. [1/36 definitions] |
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