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trick-or-treat

[trik-er-treet]
–verb (used without object)
to become involved or take part in trick or treat.

Origin:
1940–45


trick-or-treater, noun
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trick-or-treat   (trĭk'ər-trēt')
intr.v.   trick-or-treat·ed, trick-or-treat·ing, trick-or-treats
To engage in the practice of asking for treats on Halloween and threatening to play tricks on those who refuse.
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