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tricksy

UK/ˈtɹɪksiː/ uncommon

adjective

1.

marked by skill in deception

  • “cunning men often pass for wise”
  • “deep political machinations”
  • “a foxy scheme”
  • “a slick evasive answer”
  • “sly as a fox”
  • “tricky Dick”
  • “a wily old attorney”

Origin

From tricks + -y.

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