What does a trick mean?

Answer 1

An artifice or stratagem; a cunning contrivance; a sly procedure, usually with a dishonest intent; as, a trick in trade., A sly, dexterous, or ingenious procedure fitted to puzzle or amuse; as, a bear's tricks; a juggler's tricks., Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank; as, the tricks of boys., A particular habit or manner; a peculiarity; a trait; as, a trick of drumming with the fingers; a trick of frowning., A knot, braid, or plait of hair., The whole number of cards played in one round, and consisting of as many cards as there are players., A turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, -- usually two hours., A toy; a trifle; a plaything., To deceive by cunning or artifice; to impose on; to defraud; to cheat; as, to trick another in the sale of a horse., To dress; to decorate; to set off; to adorn fantastically; -- often followed by up, off, or out., To draw in outline, as with a pen; to delineate or distinguish without color, as arms, etc., in heraldry.

Answer 2

The tradition is, you go up to a house and say "Trick or Treat". If they give you a treat, all is well. However, if they don't give you a treat, then, traditionally, you egg their house or teepee their yard...etc. It's an ultimatum. Trick or Treat.