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tricky
[ trik-ee ]
/ ˈtrɪk i /
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adjective, trick·i·er, trick·i·est.
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trick·i·ly, adverbtrick·i·ness, nounWords nearby tricky
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British Dictionary definitions for tricky
tricky
/ (ˈtrɪkɪ) /
adjective trickier or trickiest
involving snags or difficultiesa tricky job
needing careful and tactful handlinga tricky situation
characterized by tricks; sly; wilya tricky dealer
Derived forms of tricky
trickily, adverbtrickiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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