noun
Loki
LOH-kee
noun
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In Norse mythology, the trickster god associated with mischief, chaos, and shapeshifting.
"Loki tricked the other gods time and again with his clever schemes."
"The myths describe Loki as both a companion to the gods and their eventual betrayer."
How to Use Loki
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Norse god known for pranks, trickery, and causing trouble among the other gods.
Common pairings
the trickster Loki
Loki and the gods
Norse god Loki
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Etymology
From Old Norse Loki, the name of the trickster figure in Norse mythology; its deeper origin is uncertain.