ˈtrikē, -ki adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: trick (I) + -y
1. : of or characteristic of a trickster : given to or manifesting trickery
a tricky diplomat
this tricky policy
2.
a. : deceptively safe, easy, manageable, or orderly : ticklish
a tricky situation
a tricky passage in the final movement
b. : manifesting or requiring skill or aptitude in doing, making, or handling : intricate
a tricky set of controls
broadly : ingenious
tricky gadgets
tricky rhymes
3. : trick 3
Synonyms: see sly