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Trickster

Verb / ˈtrɪkstɜ: / Another word for trickster — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A trickster is a person or character who plays tricks or engages in deceitful behavior.

Synonyms & similar words

cheat deceiver cheater slicker prankster beguiler cutup hoaxer practicaljoker tricker prankster deceiver joker hoaxer swindler cheat impostor charlatan fraud scammer rascal knave scoundrel rogue shyster trickster trickster trickster trickster

Example sentences

  1. The trickster played a prank on his friends during recess.
  2. The joker trickster dressed up as a clown for Halloween.
  3. The cheat trickster tried to deceive people with his lies.
  4. The fraud trickster pretended to be a prince to steal money.
  5. The scammer trickster convinced people to give him their credit card information.

Quotes

  • A good trickster doesn't just deceive; they also entertain. - Neil Gaiman
  • The trickster is not necessarily a comic, but he is comic to the extent that he shows up our own contradictions. - Lewis Hyde
  • The trickster is the creative unconscious. - M. C. Richards

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