Tricky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹɪk.i/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Tricky is an adjective meaning Hard to deal with, complicated.
Meaning
Hard to deal with, complicated.
More Meanings
- Adept at using deception.
- (colloquial, slang) Relating to or associated with a prostitution trick.
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!
Clever got me this far Then tricky got me in Eye on what I'm after I don't need another friend
Word Forms
- trickier
- trickiest
Synonyms for tricky
Depending on context, synonyms include cunning, artful, hard, difficult, knavish, guileful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include difficult, hard, sly, wily, cunning, dodgy.
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