WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
dirt′y tricks′, [Informal.]
dirt•y-trick•er•y
(dûr′tē trik′ə rē),USA pronunciation n.
dirt′y-tricks′, adj.
dirt•y-trick•ster
(dûr′tē trik′stər),USA pronunciation n.
- Government[Politics.]unethical or illegal campaign practices or pranks intended to disrupt or sabotage the campaigns of opposing candidates.
- Governmentany similar practices carried out against rival countries or corporations for espionage or commercial purposes.
- 1970–75