cagey

Meanings

• adjective

  Being cautious or wary; acting in a guarded or suspicious manner.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkeɪdʒi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

evasive , reticent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cagey
vague , gage , braze , mage , rage

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Variants

List of all variants of cagey that leads to same result
cagey , cageyness , cageynesses , cagier , cagiest , cagily , caginess , caginesses , cagy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'clever' or 'tricky', but the modern sense developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cagey' was first used in its modern sense in the late 1800s.

2. In some dialects, 'cagey' can also be used as a verb meaning 'to act in a cagey manner'.

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Related Concepts

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1. wariness: A feeling of caution or apprehension, often due to past experiences or unfamiliar situations.

2. suspicion: A feeling of doubt or mistrust, often based on incomplete or unreliable information.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cagey' is used to describe characters who are wary or suspicious, often in mystery or thriller genres.

How to Memorize "cagey"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person acting cautiously or suspiciously, like a cat watching its surroundings carefully.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cagey' with the word 'clever', as both words have similar origins but have different meanings now.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence: 'Cagey cats are cautious and sly.'

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