trickster

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который обманывает других или разыгрывает, часто ради забавы или личной выгоды, или озорное сверхъестественное существо в фольклоре.

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.

   Шутник

   • 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.

   Synonymshoaxerjokerjokesterpractical jokerprankster

2. DeceiverB2formal

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

   Обманщик

   • 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.

   Synonymscharlatancheatcon artistdeceiverfraudhoaxerimpostorpretenderswindler

3. Mythological FigureC1formalart

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

   Трикстер

   • 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.