Definitions

1. noun

a subtle or deceitful act or procedure, especially one intended to deceive or cheat

“The company’s financial intriguey was discovered by the auditor.”

2. noun

a subtle and cunning device or artifice

“The playwright’s use of intriguey kept the audience guessing until the end.”

3. verb

to engage in or carry out a subtle or deceitful act or procedure

“The company was accused of intriguing its competitors out of business.”