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tricksy
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trick·sy  (trks)
adj. trick·si·er, trick·si·est
1. Smartly attired; dapper.
2. Sportive; mischievous.
3. Crafty; cunning; devious.
4. Likely to cause trouble and therefore requiring special care or skilled, delicate treatment.

tricksy [ˈtrɪksɪ]
adj -sier, -siest
1. playing tricks habitually; mischievous
2. crafty or difficult to deal with
3. Archaic well-dressed; spruce; smart
tricksiness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.tricksy - 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"
artful - marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft; "the artful dodger"; "an artful choice of metaphors"
Translations
tricksy [ˈtrɪksɪ] ADJ
1. (= playful) → juguetón
2. (= crafty) → astuto, mañoso


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