nounmasculinepl: triz or trizes
trick, stratagem, cunning
1. a clever or cunning trick; a stratagem or artifice
He used a triz to win the game without playing fairly.
Ele usou uma triz para ganhar o jogo sem jogar limpo.
2. a skillful or clever maneuver; a feat of dexterity
The magician performed an impressive triz that amazed the audience.
O mágico realizou uma triz impressionante que impressionou a audiência.
3. colloquially, a joke or prank
That was a funny triz you played on me!
Essa foi uma triz engraçada que você pregou em mim!
Triz is a quintessentially Brazilian Portuguese word, deeply rooted in Brazilian culture's appreciation of cleverness and improvisation (jogo de cintura). It reflects the Brazilian tendency to admire intelligence and wit, especially in overcoming obstacles or achieving goals through clever means rather than direct approach.
NYC Slang
trick, game, hustle
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