1. trick or treat - Verb
2. trick or treat - Interjection
trick or treat
A form of light-hearted extortion by which children get candy on Halloween.
Synonym: (dated, Ireland) help the Halloween party
trick-or-treat (third-person singular simple present trick-or-treats, present participle trick-or-treating, simple past and past participle trick-or-treated)
To extort small treats on Halloween by implied threat of property damage or practical joke.
Coordinate term: soul (All Souls Day)
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According to Williams, those living outside the modified Stage 2 regions who want to trick or treat should only do so outside, with people they live with, and while wearing a face covering – and a costume mask doesn’t count, he noted. Source: Internet
And sometimes afterward I’d come around and trick or treat really quick at our own door. Source: Internet
Dorri Partain Contributor What type of sweets will you get in your trick-or-treat bag? Source: Internet
CLIFTON PARK - It's trick or treat with a ghoulish twist of Covid-related practicality. Source: Internet
Judging from past trick-or-treat extravaganzas in downtown Mount Airy during the Halloween season, participating merchants seem to enjoy doling out treats just as much as the costumed kids receiving candy. Source: Internet
Get ready to trick-or-treat at this frightfully fun after-hours event featuring spectacular fireworks, dancing and encounters with Disney Characters. Source: Internet