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Definition of tricky - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- The tricky puzzle took hours to solve..
2.
- The road was tricky due to the ice..
3.
- He's known for being a tricky businessman.
Expressions with tricky
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person difficult to deal with or satisfy
The manager had to handle a tricky customer today.
question that is hard to answer because it confuses or hides something
That is a tricky question, and I need time to think.
difficult situation or task that needs careful handling
Getting everyone to agree is a tricky business.
Origin of tricky
English, trick (deceive) + -y (characterized by)
Terms with tricky included in their meaning
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problem
difficult or tricky situation
wit
in a witty or tricky manner
clever behavior
very clever and tricky like a fox
tricky question
designed to trap or mislead
success
succeed in doing something difficult or tricky
difficulty
difficult or tricky situation
challenge
ask me this tricky question
difficulty
difficult or tricky problem
brain teaser
crossword with tricky clues using puns, misdirection, and hidden meanings
informal
something unreliable or tricky
obtain by trickery
get something from someone by clever or tricky methods
personality
not tricky or dishonest, open and innocent
politics strategy
clever or tricky actions in politics to gain advantage
entry or access
get into a place or situation by clever or tricky methods
entry access
get into a place or group by clever or tricky methods
challenges
difficult or tricky situation
surprise
expresses surprise at a tricky situation
figurative
difficult or tricky situation
avoid responsibility
escape a situation by using clever or tricky methods
ethics
engaging in deceitful or tricky behavior
personality
nickname for someone clever or tricky
experienced savvy
having experience with tricky or deceptive situations
complexity
something elaborately convoluted or tricky
behavior
quality of being evasive or tricky
Examples of tricky in a sentence
Navigating through the maze was tricky. Navigating the mountain trail was tricky. The puzzle was tricky to solve. The tricky fox outsmarted the hunters. Her tricky tactics in negotiations were unmatched.
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- French:complexe, piégeux, ...
- German:schwierig, knifflig, ...
- Italian:difficile, insidioso, ...
- Spanish:difícil, peliagudo, ...
- Portuguese:difícil, ardiloso, ...
- Chinese:棘手的, 难以应付的, ...
- Japanese:難しい, 注意が必要な, ...
- Arabic:خَدَّاع, خَطِر, ...
- Hebrew:מְסֻבָּךְ, מְסֻבָּךְ, ...
- Russian:сложный, опасный, ...
- Ukrainian:складний, каверзний, ...
- Hindi:मुश्किल, जोखिमभरा, ...
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