1. 1. A deceitful trick; an underhanded act.
   2. Remarks intended to deceive; deceit. Often used in the plural.
2. 1. A playful or mischievous act; a prank.
   2. Mischief; prankishness. Often used in the plural.

[Origin unknown.]

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