trick or treat
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See also: trick-or-treat
Alternative forms
- tricks or treats (dated)
Interjection
- A form of a light-hearted request by which children obtain candy on Halloween while wearing themed costumes.
- 1987, Kai Hansen, "Halloween", Helloween, Keeper Of The Seven Keys: Part 1.
- Meet the others at the store, / Knock on other people's door / Trick or treat they have no choice, / Little ghost's are makin' lotsa noise
- Synonym: (dated, Ireland) help the Halloween party
- 1987, Kai Hansen, "Halloween", Helloween, Keeper Of The Seven Keys: Part 1.
Translations
a request for candy tied to an unstated light-hearted threat
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