trickish

[ trik-ish ]

adjective

1. tricky.

Other Words From

• trickish·ly adverb
• trickish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of trickish¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; trick + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

The dishevelled madman of the stage behind the scenes turned crafty, trickish, and wary to a degree.

From Project Gutenberg

It is not to be supposed that either will be the voluntary bubble of such trickish policy.

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