trickster meaning in Sanskrit
मायिन् māyin
/ˈtɹɪk.stə//ˈtɹɪk.stɚ/
trickster in Sanskrit: मायिन् (māyin). In English, trickster means any of numerous figures featuring in various mythologies and folk traditions, who use guile and secret knowledge to challenge authority and play tricks and pranks on others with their acts of trickery; any similar figure in literature.
Sanskrit words for trickster
- one who performs tricks
- मायिन् māyin
English meaning of trickster
- noun Any of numerous figures featuring in various mythologies and folk traditions, who use guile and secret knowledge to challenge authority and play tricks and pranks on others with their acts of trickery; any similar figure in literature.
- noun One who plays tricks or pranks on others.
- noun One who performs tricks (parts of a magician act or entertainingly difficult physical actions).
- noun An impish or playful person.
trickster in a sentence
- A skilled trickster knows how to outsmart their enemies with ease.
- Our fellow trickster will perform some impressive magic tricks tonight.
- That shady trickster faked being a psychic advisor to spread misinformation and gain profit.
Synonyms of trickster
trickster in other languages
Questions about trickster in Sanskrit
- What is the meaning of trickster in Sanskrit?
- Trickster in Sanskrit is मायिन् (māyin).
- trickster इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
- Trickster: मायिन् (māyin).
- What does trickster mean in English?
- Trickster means any of numerous figures featuring in various mythologies and folk traditions, who use guile and secret knowledge to challenge authority and play tricks and pranks on others with their acts of trickery; any similar figure in literature.
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