trickster

Loki, a trickster figure of Norse mythology, cuts the hair of the goddess Sif

Meaning

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; any similar figure in literature.
  • One who plays tricks or pranks on others.
  • One who performs tricks (parts of a magician' act or entertaining difficult physical actions).
  • An impish or playful person.
  • A fraud .

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