tricksy

American

[trik-see] / ˈtrɪk si /

adjective

tricksier, tricksiest

Also given to tricks; mischievous; playful; prankish.
difficult to handle or deal with.
Archaic. tricky; crafty; wily.
Archaic. fashionably trim; spruce; smart.

tricksy British

/ ˈtrɪksɪ /

adjective

playing tricks habitually; mischievous
crafty or difficult to deal with
archaic well-dressed; spruce; smart

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Etymology

Origin of tricksy

1545–55; trick + -s ³ + -y ¹; cf. -sy

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Tricksy uttered a reproachful sigh, caused by her dog's inattention to her commands.

From The Adventure League by Skae, Hilda T.

Tricksy came into the room, wearing a white hanging frock with a big floppy white hat.

From The Adventure League by Skae, Hilda T.

Tricksy came downstairs and waited in the hall, somewhat shyly, beside her brothers.

From The Adventure League by Skae, Hilda T.

Tricksy sidled closer, and ventured to ask Marjorie very gently how Mrs. Macdonnell had received the message.

From The Adventure League by Skae, Hilda T.

You'd better call Tricksy, and tell her to be ready.'

From The Adventure League by Skae, Hilda T.

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