Cagiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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cagiest
[ ˈkeɪdʒiəst ]
behavior, personality
Cagiest describes a person who is secretive or not revealing their thoughts or intentions. This term is often used to characterize someone who is being guarded or evasive, particularly in a conversation or in situations where information is shared slowly or sparingly.
Synonyms
evasive, reserved, secretive, tight-lipped.
Examples of usage
- She was quite cagiest about her plans for the future.
- His cagiest behavior made the others suspicious.
- The cagiest witness left everyone confused.
- Her cagiest answers only raised more questions.
Translations
Translations of the word "cagiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais cauteloso
🇮🇳 सबसे सतर्क
🇩🇪 am vorsichtigsten
🇮🇩 paling berhati-hati
🇺🇦 найобережніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej ostrożny
🇯🇵 最も用心深い
🇫🇷 le plus prudent
🇪🇸 el más cauteloso
🇹🇷 en dikkatli
🇰🇷 가장 조심스러운
🇸🇦 الأكثر حذراً
🇨🇿 nejopatrnější
🇸🇰 najopatrnejší
🇨🇳 最小心的
🇸🇮 najbolj previden
🇮🇸 hægri varúð
🇰🇿 ең сақ
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ფრთხილი
🇦🇿 ən ehtiyatlı
🇲🇽 el más cauteloso
Etymology
The term 'cagiest' is derived from the adjective 'cagey', which itself comes from the noun 'cage'. The word 'cagey' emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in American English. It originally meant someone who is cautious or wary, akin to an animal in a cage that would be guarded and protective of its space. Over time, 'cagey' evolved to take on the connotation of being secretive or sly, leading to the formation of its superlative form, 'cagiest'. This evolution reflects a shift from a literal interpretation of being confined or guarded to a more metaphorical association with personality traits, emphasizing avoidance of openness or transparency.