tricky

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English trick Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English tricky From trick + -y.

1. Hard to deal with, complicated.

   “They were in a tricky situation.”

   “Several types of diesel locomotive have been tested on this working and as a result the probable choice will be Type 2 diesels in pairs, without bankers. The crucial factor in the selection of this method is the higher degree of adhesion obtained than with a single Type 4; on trial one of the latter showed that in very adverse conditions it might slip to a standstill at one of the two tricky spots on the steep climb from Tyne Dock to Consett.”

2. Adept at using deception.

   “A tricky salesman can sell anything.”

   “Clever got me this far Then tricky got me in Eye on what I'm after I don't need another friend”

3. Relating to or associated with a prostitution trick.

   “I don't want any of your tricky money, thank you!”