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

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

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Trick′ishly, in a trickish manner: artfully: knavishly.—n.

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Trick′ishness, the state of being trickish or deceitful.—adv.

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Trick′sey, Trick′sy, trickish, exhibiting artfulness: pretty, dainty, neat.—n.

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Huckster, huk′stėr, n. a retailer of smallwares, a hawker or pedlar: a mean, trickish fellow:—fem.

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