tricky
|trick/y|
B2
/ˈtrɪki/
difficult or deceptive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tricky' originates from the word 'trick,' which comes from Old French 'trique,' meaning 'deceit or trickery.'
Historical Evolution
'trique' transformed into the Middle English word 'trik,' and eventually became the modern English word 'trick,' from which 'tricky' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'deceitful or cunning,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'difficult to handle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
difficult to deal with or handle.
The puzzle was quite tricky to solve.
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Adjective 2
deceptive or likely to deceive.
The magician's tricks were very tricky.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39