1. people who deceive or cheat others through cunning or fraud
2. mythological or folkloric figures who use wit and cunning to outsmart others, often serving as cultural heroes or anti-heroes
Usage: mythology; folklore

Examples

• The carnival was full of tricksters trying to separate tourists from their money.
• Police warned residents about phone tricksters claiming to be from the bank.
• Coyote and Raven are famous tricksters in Native American folklore.
• The story featured clever tricksters who outwitted the greedy king.
• Online tricksters use fake websites to steal personal information.
• Many cultures have trickster tales that teach moral lessons.
• The detective specialized in catching financial tricksters and fraudsters.