Added 9 October 2026 tricky /ˈtɹɪk.i/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words In Latin: dolōsus Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about tricky at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Not to be trusted. how extraordinarily slippery a liar the camera is Having concealed difficulty. a catchy question Marked by skill in deception. cunning men often pass for wise Related Words: difficulthardslywilycunningdodgyartfultricksyknavishguilefulcraftycatchy Back to today's word