English adjective: cagy | |||
1. | cagy showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | ||
Samples | A cagey lawyer. Too clever to be sound. | ||
Synonyms | cagey, canny, clever | ||
Similar | smart | ||
Antonyms | stupid | ||
2. | cagy characterized by great caution and wariness | ||
Samples | A cagey avoidance of a definite answer. Chary of the risks involved. A chary investor. | ||
Synonyms | cagey, chary | ||
Similar | cautious | ||
Antonyms | incautious | ||