Feinter

/ˈfeɪntər/ noun

Definition

One who feints; a person or player who uses deceptive movements or tactics.

Etymology

From feint plus the agent suffix -er. The term evolved from fencing terminology to describe anyone who employs deceptive maneuvers in sport or combat.

Kelly Says

A feinter is the trickster of any sport—the soccer player who fakes left then goes right, or the boxer who ducks when you expect a straight punch!

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