word
Cagey
KAY-jee
/ˈkeɪdʒiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
cagey
Dictionary meaning
Characterized by great caution and wariness.
Examples
- A cagey avoidance of a definite answer.
- A cagey lawyer.
Synonyms: cagy, chary
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