Definition of Tricky

to be complicated or complex

Examples of Tricky in a sentence

Since the science textbook was tricky to understand, Bobby’s father had to read the book and help him figure out the science concepts.  🔊

Even though he is very smart, my boss was thrown off and stumbled for an answer when an employee asked him a tricky question.  🔊

The chess player was surprised at the tricky move during the game when his opponent then said, “Checkmate!”  🔊

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