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tricky

adjective

Not to be trusted; - James Agee

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

tɹɪki

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Not to be trusted; - James Agee

    “How extraordinarily slippery a liar the camera is”

adjective

  1. Having concealed difficulty

    “A catchy question”

adjective

  1. Marked by skill in deception

    “Cunning men often pass for wise”

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Example Sentences

How extraordinarily slippery a liar the camera is
A catchy question
A tricky recipe to follow
Cunning men often pass for wise
A foxy scheme
A slick evasive answer
Sly as a fox
Tricky Dick
A wily old attorney

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