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Meaning of trickster

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

trickster

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. One who plays tricks or pranks on others.

  3. One who performs tricks (parts of a magician' act or entertaining difficult physical actions).

  4. An impish or playful person.