Main Entry: tricky
Pronunciation: \ˈtri-kē\
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): trick·i·er; trick·i·est
Date: 1786
1 : inclined to or marked by trickery
2 a : giving a deceptive impression of easiness, simplicity, or order : ticklish b : trick 3
3 : requiring skill, knack, or caution (as in doing or handling) : difficult ; also : ingenious
2 a : giving a deceptive impression of easiness, simplicity, or order : ticklish b : trick 3
3 : requiring skill, knack, or caution (as in doing or handling) : difficult ; also : ingenious
synonyms see sly
— trick·i·ly \ˈtri-kə-lē\ adverb
— trick·i·ness \ˈtri-kē-nəs\ noun
