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tricky

adjective

Hard to deal with, complicated

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/tɹɪki/ /tɹɪki/

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Hard to deal with, complicated

    “They were in a tricky situation.”

  2. Adept at using deception

    “A tricky salesman can sell anything.”

  3. Relating to or associated with a prostitution trick

    “I don't want any of your tricky money, thank you!”

In context

Example Sentences

They were in a tricky situation.
A tricky salesman can sell anything.
I don't want any of your tricky money, thank you!
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