trick·sy (tr k s )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" |
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