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How to pronounce cagey in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms cagy, canny, clever


a cagey lawyer.
Type Words
Synonyms cagy, chary


a cagey avoidance of a definite answer.

Examples of cagey

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Jackson was cagey when asked about his plans for swingman Ron Artest on defense.
From the dailynews.com
Indeed, the Bulls played the role of cagey but overmatched opponent to the hilt.
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By contrast, the 49ers are going to employ the cagey Whitner all over the place.
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No one ever accused white bass of being especially cagey or demanding of anglers.
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The game had a cagey start but it didn't take Arsenal long to break the deadlock.
From the borehamwoodtimes.co.uk
The Packers are a young team, but the Lions made them look like cagey veterans.
From the freep.com
No great speaker himself, cagey ol'John McCain picked Tom Ridge to introduce him.
From the dailynews.com
Behind the snarl lies a cagey opportunist, proficient hunter, and dutiful parent.
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Mr Eccles is cagey of giving too much detail so early in the design of the scheme.
From the independent.co.uk
More examples
  • Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound"
  • Characterized by great caution and wariness; "a cagey avoidance of a definite answer"; "chary of the risks involved"; "a chary investor"
  • Wary, careful, shrewd; uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information