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Tricky: meaning, definitions and examples

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tricky

 

[ ˈtrɪki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

to describe a situation or person

Involving difficulties or complications that are hard to deal with; requiring skill or caution to be successful.

Synonyms

challenging, complex, complicated, difficult, knotty

Examples of usage

  • He is known for his tricky ways of negotiating.
  • The tricky puzzle took me hours to solve.

Translations

Translations of the word "tricky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 difícil

🇮🇳 कठिन

🇩🇪 schwierig

🇮🇩 sulit

🇺🇦 складний

🇵🇱 trudny

🇯🇵 難しい (むずかしい)

🇫🇷 difficile

🇪🇸 difícil

🇹🇷 zor

🇰🇷 어려운

🇸🇦 صعب

🇨🇿 obtížný

🇸🇰 ťažký

🇨🇳 困难的 (kùnnán de)

🇸🇮 težaven

🇮🇸 erfiður

🇰🇿 қиын

🇬🇪 რთული

🇦🇿 çətin

🇲🇽 difícil

Word origin

The word 'tricky' originated in the late 17th century, derived from the term 'trick,' which means a cunning or skillful act intended to deceive or outwit someone. Over time, 'tricky' evolved to describe situations or individuals that involve difficulties or complications. The word has been widely used in English literature and everyday language to depict challenging or intricate circumstances.

See also: trick, trickery, tricks, trickster, tricksy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,031, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.