What does tricky mean?

Definitions for tricky
ˈtrɪk itrick·y

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word tricky.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. slippery, trickyadjective

    not to be trusted

    "how extraordinarily slippery a liar the camera is"- James Agee

  2. catchy, trickyadjective

    having concealed difficulty

    "a catchy question"; "a tricky recipe to follow"

  3. crafty, cunning, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish, slick, sly, tricksy, tricky, wilyadjective

    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"

Wiktionary

  1. trickyadjective

    hard to deal with, complicated

    They were in a tricky situation.

  2. trickyadjective

    adept at using deception

    A tricky salesman can sell anything.

ChatGPT

  1. tricky

    Tricky is an adjective that describes something that is complicated, difficult to comprehend, deal with, or solve due to the presence of hidden complexities or problems. It could also refer to a person or situation that is deceitful or crafty in nature, attempting to manipulate or mislead others.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Trickyadjective

    given to tricks; practicing deception; trickish; knavish

Wikidata

  1. Tricky

    Tricky is an English musician and actor. As a producer and a musician, he is noted for a dark, rich and layered sound and a whispering sprechgesang lyrical style. Culturally, Tricky blends different styles, particularly in his musical fusion of rock and hip hop, high art and pop culture. His debut album Maxinquaye was nominated for the Mercury Prize and voted Album of the Year by NME Magazine.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tricky in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tricky in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of tricky in a Sentence

  1. Gonzalo Rodriguez:

    It's tricky to attribute any increase in business to the mural, but I see our guests and tourists walking by constantly photographing the hostel and posting the photos on social media. That can only be beneficial for business in the long run.

  2. Kerene Barefield:

    I don’t think the queen would be paying the settlement money, however, she could possibly be paying some of the funds to the charity. It just wouldn’t sit well with people if the queen contributed financially to the settlement itself. But the situation does put her in a tricky spot as a queen and as a mother. Every parent wants to help their children, but in her case, she has all of the public’s eyes on her.

  3. Le Van Cuong:

    Metropole is definitely more tricky to protect the leaders, especially because of the lack of space. In the protection job, space gives us advantages. Metropole sits right in the center of crowded streets, so it's difficult to ensure security, singapore chose an isolated island and protection on such island is much easier, definitely easier than Metropole.

  4. Stuart Buck:

    It's tricky to predict court rulings, but I'd bet the court will stick to its guns.

  5. Liam Broady:

    I don't think Roger is going to have played anyone like Marcus. I know that for a fact. It will be tricky, that's what Marcus always is. He makes opponents win matches. He serves well, serves big, puts pressure on.

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  • صعبArabic
  • knifflig, heikel, gerissen, schwierigGerman
  • δυσνόητος, περίπλοκος, μπερδεμένοςGreek
  • dificultoso, dificultosa, difícilSpanish
  • petlik, täbar, keeruline, kavalEstonian
  • tukala, hankala, ovela, juonikasFinnish
  • épineux, retors, malin, rusée, complexe, délicat, compliqué, ruséFrench
  • նենգոտArmenian
  • difficile, pericoloso, insidioso, ingannevoleItalian
  • 狡猾Japanese
  • 교활한Korean
  • ancipiti captioni isseLatin
  • netelige, listige, listig, neteligDutch
  • complicada, complicadoPortuguese
  • щекотливый, каверзный, оборотистый, ловкий, пронырливыйRussian
  • listig, lurig, knepig, meckigSwedish
  • güç, aldatıcı, kurnaz, zorTurkish

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