noun
- Plural of cantrip: a magic spell or trick, especially a minor or playful one.
- Clever or skillful tricks or pranks.
Usage: Often used in fantasy literature and games; Can refer to a clever trick or sleight of hand in general contexts
Usage: Informal usage, not limited to magic
Examples
- The wizard cast several cantrips to entertain the children.
- In the fantasy game, cantrips are the simplest spells a mage can learn.
- The magician performed clever cantrips with cards and coins.
- She used various cantrips to distract the guards while her friend escaped.
- The apprentice practiced basic cantrips before attempting more powerful magic.
- His cantrips and jokes kept the audience laughing throughout the show.