trickster

Definitions

A person who deceives or cheats others for amusement or personal gain.

A character in folklore or mythology who exhibits great intellect or secret knowledge and uses it to play tricks or disobey normal rules and conventional behavior.

Examples

The mythological trickster is known for using cunning and wit to disrupt the status quo.

In many folklore traditions, the trickster figure often plays pranks on both gods and humans.

He was a notorious trickster who could talk his way out of any difficult situation.

Synonyms

prankster joker deceiver swindler mischief-maker rogue impostor

Antonyms

truth-teller honest person straight shooter ingenuous person sincere person reliable person upright person