trickish
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- trickishly adverb
- trickishness noun
Etymology
Origin of trickish
Example Sentences
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Although a trifle too trickish and studied to rank as Pinter's best work, it is quite good enough to dominate the Broadway scene, and probably will not be surpassed in dramatic quality this season.
From Time Magazine Archive
The dishevelled madman of the stage behind the scenes turned crafty, trickish, and wary to a degree.
From History of the Commune of 1871 by Lissagary, P.
The Italians have a very good Phrase to express this Art of imposing upon the Spectators by Appearances: They call it the Fourberia della Scena, The Knavery or trickish Part of the Drama.
From The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays by Addison, Joseph
Even the chivalrous Harry the Eighth could not escape the trickish spirit of the age.
From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 by Prescott, William Hickling
The trickish fellow has placed on one of Curan Curing’s fingers a magic ring, which keeps him in a profound sleep.”
From Filipino Popular Tales by Fansler, Dean Spruill
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