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- [trik-ee]
- /ˈtrɪk i/
- /ˈtrɪk.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trik-ee]
- /ˈtrɪk i/
Definitions of tricky word
- adjective tricky given to or characterized by deceitful tricks; crafty; wily. 1
- adjective tricky skilled in clever tricks or dodges. 1
- adjective tricky deceptive, uncertain, or difficult to deal with or handle. 1
- adjective tricky process, job: difficult 1
- adjective tricky situation: difficult 1
- adjective tricky person: difficult 1
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Origin of tricky
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; trick + -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Tricky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tricky popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
tricky usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tricky
adj tricky
- amoral — If you describe someone as amoral, you do not like the way they behave because they do not seem to care whether what they do is right or wrong.
- artful — If you describe someone as artful, you mean that they are clever and skilful at achieving what they want, especially by deceiving people.
- brambly — having or resembling brambles.
- bundle of nerves — a very nervous person
- chancy — Something that is chancy involves a lot of risk or uncertainty.
adjective tricky
- argute — (of sounds) shrill
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- cagey — If you say that someone is being cagey about something, you mean that you think they are deliberately not giving you much information or expressing an opinion about it.
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
Antonyms for tricky
adj tricky
- call a spade a spade — to speak plainly and frankly
- candid — When you are candid about something or with someone, you speak honestly.
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- forthright — going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
adjective tricky
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
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