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Word of the Day – Tricksy

By March 12, 2024Word of the Day

Tricksy (adj)

trik-see

Given to tricks; mischievous; playful; prankish.

First recorded in 1545–55. Derives from the noun trick, which came from the Old North French word trique, “deceit.”

Example sentences

“They were always playing tricksy games on one another.”

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