Definitions

1. adjective

difficult to do or understand because of being cunning or deceitful

“The tricky part of the puzzle was figuring out how to move the tiny pieces.”

2. adjective

giving the impression of being difficult or complicated

“The tricky situation forced him to make a difficult decision.”

3. adverb

in a cunning or deceitful way

“He tricked the thief by dressing up as one of his accomplices.”

4. noun

a tricky situation or task

“Solving this tricky puzzle required patience and skill.”