/ Dictionary / Index D dirty tricks: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: dirt'y tricks' Pronunciation: (dûr'tē trik'u-rē), [key] — Informal. Informal. unethical or illegal campaign practices or pranks intended to disrupt or sabotage the campaigns of opposing candidates. any similar practices carried out against rival countries or corporations for espionage or commercial purposes. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. dirty rice dirty war Related Content Daily Word Quiz: maritime Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language