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English adjective: cagey

1. cagey showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others


SamplesA cagey lawyer.
Too clever to be sound.


Synonymscagy, canny, clever


Similarsmart


Antonymsstupid

2. cagey characterized by great caution and wariness


SamplesA cagey avoidance of a definite answer.
Chary of the risks involved.
A chary investor.


Synonymscagy, chary


Similarcautious


Antonymsincautious









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