Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
styte
verb
/staɪt/
Definition
To deceive or mislead someone, particularly in a playful or teasing manner.
Examples
- She decided to styte him about the surprise party she was planning.
- He couldn’t help but styte his friends, leading them to believe he had won the lottery.
Meaning
The act of playing tricks on someone or causing them to believe something that is not true, often for amusement.
Synonyms
- tease
- trick
- dupe
- deceive
