bag of tricks

bag of trick

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bag uhv, ov trik]
- /bæg ʌv, ɒv trɪk/
- /bæɡ əv trɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bag uhv, ov trik]
- /bæg ʌv, ɒv trɪk/

Definitions of bag of tricks words

noun bag of tricks a container or receptacle of leather, plastic, cloth, paper, etc., capable of being closed at the mouth; pouch. 1
noun bag of tricks something resembling or suggesting such a receptacle. 1
noun bag of tricks a suitcase or other portable container for carrying articles, as in traveling. 1
noun bag of tricks a purse or moneybag. 1
noun bag of tricks the amount or quantity a bag can hold. 1
noun bag of tricks any of various measures of capacity. 1

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Origin of bag of tricks

First appearance:

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; 1920-25 for def 29; Middle English bagge < Old Norse baggi pack, bundle

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Parts of speech for Bag of tricks

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bag of tricks popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for bag of tricks

noun bag of tricks

know-how — the fact or state of knowing; knowledge.
savvy — experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed; shrewd (often used in combination): consumers who are savvy about prices; a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
tricks of the trade — expert techniques

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