cagy
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7.8
- adjective
- /ˈkeɪdʒi/
- In interviews, the politician was cagy, avoiding direct answers to challenging questions.
Examples
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The spy remained cagy, revealing little about his true intentions during the negotiations.
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Now wouldn't a fellow like Nelson be cagy about seeing me again>
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Intelligence reported that the man living there was of unknown political leanings, but cagy and dangerous, perhaps even a cannibal.
Blog text (34) -
He's the cagiest horse I've ever seen.
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She was always cagy about her plans, making it difficult for her friends to know what she was really thinking.
Synonyms
173
7.0
Not willing to tell others about something
75
4.9
A person who does not tell others about their plans or feelings
30
4.9
Careful about showing feelings or strong opinions to avoid saying too much
18
7.3
Not giving a direct answer to hide the truth or avoid commitment
17
5.7
Not willing to speak or give information
14
7.5
Careful not to give away information or show their plans
1
9.5
Careful and unwilling to take risks
1
7.5
Not willing to talk or share information
1
8.8
Does not give clear answers and avoids commitment
Antonyms
How Guarded
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cagy comes from the idea of a cage, a place to keep something locked. So a cagy person keeps their thoughts 'locked up' and is careful about giving information.