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