trickster

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die andere täuscht oder Streiche spielt, oft zum Spaß oder zum eigenen Vorteil, oder ein schelmisches übernatürliches Wesen in der Folklore.

A noun referring to a person who deceives others or plays tricks, often for amusement or personal gain, or a mischievous supernatural figure in folklore.

1. Practical JokerB1informal

   A person who enjoys playing tricks or practical jokes on others, often for amusement.

   Scherzbold

   • The office trickster hid all the pens as a joke.
   • He's known as the class trickster, always pranking his friends.
   • The trickster replaced the sugar with salt, causing everyone to laugh.

   Synonymehoaxerjokerjokesterpractical jokerprankster

2. DeceiverB2formal

   A person who deceives or misleads others, often for personal gain or to cause confusion.

   Betrüger

   • The con artist was a master trickster, fooling many people out of their savings.
   • She realized he was a trickster who had lied about his credentials.
   • The trickster used false promises to gain their trust.

   Synonymecharlatancheatcon artistdeceiverfraudhoaxerimpostorpretenderswindler

3. Mythological FigureC1formalart

   A mischievous supernatural being found in folklore, often characterized by cunning, humor, and exaggerated traits.

   Trickster

   • In Native American folklore, Coyote is a famous trickster who plays pranks on gods and humans.
   • The trickster god Loki from Norse mythology is known for his shape-shifting and deceit.
   • Many cultures have a trickster figure, such as Anansi the spider in African tales.