TRICKSTER
trickster
(noun) a mischievous supernatural being found in the folklore of many primitive people; sometimes distinguished by prodigious biological drives and exaggerated bodily parts
deceiver, cheat, cheater, trickster, beguiler, slicker
(noun) someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
prankster, cut-up, trickster, tricker, hoaxer, practical joker
(noun) someone who plays practical jokes on others
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
trickster (plural tricksters)
(mythology, literature) Any of numerous figures featuring in various mythologies and folk traditions, who use guile and secret knowledge to challenge authority and play tricks and pranks on others; any similar figure in literature.
One who plays tricks or pranks on others.
One who performs tricks (parts of a magician' act or entertaining difficult physical actions).
An impish or playful person.
A fraud (person who performs a trick for the purpose of unlawful gain).
Synonyms
• (one who plays tricks on others): prankster, tricker
• (one who performs tricks): tricker
Source: Wiktionary
Trick"ster, n.
Definition: One who tricks; a deceiver; a tricker; a cheat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition