A "trick" in slang primarily refers to a person who pays for sex, often used to mean a "john" or client of a prostitute. It can also refer to the act of prostitution itself, i.e., performing a sex act for payment
. Additionally, "trick" can describe a woman who is a tease or promiscuous in some contexts
. In some slang usage, a "trick" is someone who spends money to impress or seduce a woman, often without having the means themselves
. More generally, outside of slang, "trick" means a deceptive or cunning action intended to fool someone, a clever feat or skill, or a magic or entertaining act
Summary of slang meanings:
- A person who pays for sex (a john)
- The act of prostitution or sexual intercourse for payment
- A woman who is promiscuous or a tease
- Someone who spends money to impress a woman, sometimes without means
These slang meanings derive from the broader sense of "trick" as a deceptive or cunning act
