adj.
Pronunciation: ' tri-k ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: trick · i · er ; -est
Date: 1786
1 : inclined to or marked by trickery
2 a : giving a deceptive impression of easiness, simplicity, or order : TICKLISH <a tricky path through the swamp> b : TRICK 3
3 : requiring skill, knack, or caution (as in doing or handling) : DIFFICULT <a tricky problem> also : INGENIOUS <a tricky rhythm>
synonyms see SLY
– trick · i · ly \ ' tri-k ə -l ē \ adverb
– trick · i · ness \ ' tri-k ē -n ə s \ noun