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tricky

English

Etymology

From trick +? -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t??ki/
  • Rhymes: -?ki

Adjective

tricky (comparative trickier, superlative trickiest)

  1. hard to deal with, complicated
    They were in a tricky situation.
  2. adept at using deception
    A tricky salesman can sell anything.
  3. (colloquial, slang) Relating to or associated with a prostitution trick
    I don't want any of your tricky money, thank you!

Related terms

  • trick

Translations

See also

  • sneaky

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treacherous

English

Etymology

From Old French trecheros, tricheros (“deceitful”). See treacher.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?t??t????s/, /?t??t???s/

Adjective

treacherous (comparative more treacherous, superlative most treacherous)

  1. Exhibiting treachery.
  2. Deceitful; inclined to betray.
  3. Unreliable; dangerous.
    a treacherous mountain trail

Antonyms

  • (exhibiting treachery): loyal

Related terms

Translations

Further reading

  • treacherous in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
  • treacherous in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
  • treacherous at OneLook Dictionary Search

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