trickster

Example Sentences

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Are these machines stochastic parrots, or alien intelligences, or fraudulent tricksters?

From New York Times

Evolution is a dynamic process that can sometimes defy logic, but even trickster flowers from South Africa have something to teach us about the intricacies of life on Earth.

From Salon

Sex scandals are where the dirty tricksters and ratfuckers of the GOP really shine.

From Salon

If anything, it helps bolster his image as a "dirty trickster" — while also creating at least faint excuses for Trump and his supporters.

From Salon

Clowns remained tricksters, but their slapstick comedy was seen as all in good fun.

From Salon