Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trickish

Adjective
/ˈtrɪkɪʃ/
Definition
Characterized by cunning or deceit.
Examples
  • The magician’s trickish ways left the audience in awe yet unsure of what had just happened.
  • He had a trickish smile that made me question his sincerity.
Meaning
The term ‘trickish’ refers to someone or something that is not straightforward and may involve deception or cleverness that is often misleading.
Synonyms
  • cunning
  • deceptive
  • crafty
  • sly
  • wily