| dirty trick | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a malicious and contemptible action |
| 2. | (plural) |
| a. underhand activity and machinations in political or governmental affairs | |
| b. (as modifier): dirty-tricks operation | |
| dirty trick | |
noun | |
| an unkind or aggressive trick |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |