trickster

noun
UK: /ˈtrɪkstər/
US: /ˈtrɪkstər/

  1. A person who deceives or plays tricks on others, often for amusement or personal gain.

    1. He is a trickster, so don't trust him.
    2. The politician was exposed as a trickster who had been deceiving the public for years.

  2. In mythology and folklore, a character who defies rules and conventions, often using cunning and humor.

    1. The fox is a common trickster in folktales.
    2. Coyote is a well-known trickster figure in Native American mythology, often disrupting the established order.

Synonyms

fraudster charlatan rogue mountebank
trickster verb

  1. To deceive or swindle someone.

    1. Don't trickster me, I know the truth.
    2. The company tried to trickster investors with false financial reports, but they were caught.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trickster" in English means: A person who deceives or plays tricks on others, often for amusement or personal gain., In mythology and folklore, a character who defies rules and conventions, often using cunning and humor..

The phonetic transcription of "trickster" is /ˈtrɪkstər/ in British English and /ˈtrɪkstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trickster": fraudster, charlatan, rogue, mountebank.

Example usage of "trickster": "He is a trickster, so don't trust him.". More examples on the page.