TRICKISH

Etymology

Adjective

trickish (comparative more trickish, superlative most trickish)

Using tricks or trickery.

Source: Wiktionary


Trick"ish, a.

Definition: Given to tricks; artful in making bargains; given to deception and cheating; knavish.

– Trick"ish*ly, adv.

– Trick"ish*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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