tricksy
Americanadjective
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Also given to tricks; mischievous; playful; prankish.
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difficult to handle or deal with.
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Archaic. tricky; crafty; wily.
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Archaic. fashionably trim; spruce; smart.
adjective
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playing tricks habitually; mischievous
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crafty or difficult to deal with
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archaic well-dressed; spruce; smart
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Tricksy had almost said, 'No, boys never do, but checked herself in time.
From The Adventure League by Skae, Hilda T.
As Mr. and Mrs. Stewart were receiving their guests in the hall, Reggie and Tricksy had an opportunity of observing the boys.
From The Adventure League by Skae, Hilda T.
Cut away upstairs, Tricksy, and get your hat; it's time we started if we are to take rests on the way.'
From The Adventure League by Skae, Hilda T.
The man helped Tricksy into the cart, and the others scrambled in the best way they could, and settled themselves among the peats.
From The Adventure League by Skae, Hilda T.
The sport proved most absorbing, but after a little, Tricksy happening to look towards the shore drew Marjorie's attention to two figures standing on the hillside.
From The Adventure League by Skae, Hilda T.
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