HyperDic: cagy

English > 2 senses of the word cagy:
ADJECTIVEallcagy, cagey, canny, clevershowing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
allcagy, cagey, charycharacterized by great caution and wariness
English > cagy: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningshowing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.
Synonymscagey, canny, clever
Broadersmartshowing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
Spanishespabilado, ingenioso
Catalanenginyós, espavilat, llest
English > cagy: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningCharacterized by great caution and wariness.
Synonymscagey, chary
Broadercautiousshowing careful forethought
Spanishcauteloso, cauto, ladino
Catalancaut, cautelós
Adverbscagilyin a cagey manner

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