tricks

noun
UK /trɪks/
US /trɪks/

Clever actions or jokes that surprise or fool people.

The clown did funny tricks at the party.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Clever ways of doing something well.

She knows all the tricks for baking a perfect cake.

3. Things a magician does to seem magical.

The magician performed amazing card tricks.

4. Bad or unfair ways of cheating someone.

He used dirty tricks to win the game.

5. Special skills an animal learns to do.

Our dog can do several tricks like rolling over.