fast one

/fæst wən/
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Other forms: fast ones

Definitions of fast one
  1. noun
    a cunning or deceitful action or device
    “he pulled a fast one and got away with it”
    synonyms: trick
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    types:
    schtick, schtik, shtick, shtik
    (Yiddish) a devious trick; a bit of cheating
    type of:
    device, gimmick, twist
    any clever maneuver
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