dirty tricks

dirt·y trick

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dur-tee trik]
- /ˈdɜr ti trɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dur-tee trik]
- /ˈdɜr ti trɪk/

Definitions of dirty tricks words

noun plural dirty tricks underhand activities and machinations in political or governmental affairs, usually intended to discredit an opponent 0
noun plural dirty tricks clandestine operations by undercover military personnel or spies to disrupt a country, assassinate people, influence government decisions etc 0
noun plural dirty tricks underhand activities involving industrial espionage etc 0
modifier dirty tricks involving clandestine, underhand and espionage operations 0
noun dirty tricks unethical or illegal tactics, specif., such tactics used to discredit, harass, etc. one's political opponents 0
noun dirty tricks plural of dirty trick. 0

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Origin of dirty tricks

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75

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Parts of speech for Dirty tricks

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dirty tricks popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for dirty tricks

noun dirty tricks

dirty pool — unethical, unfair, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
monkey business — frivolous or mischievous behavior.
skullduggery — skulduggery.
funny business — improper or unethical conduct, as deception or trickery: He won't stand for any funny business here.

All 4 Synonyms of dirty tricks