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Meaning of cagey in English
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪdʒi/
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Classifying Adjective
cagey
Definitions
1.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
Examples
« a cagey lawyer »
« too clever to be sound »
Synonyms
smart
2.
characterized by great cautious and wariness
Examples
« a cagey avoidance of a definite answer »
« chary of the risks involved »
« a chary investor »
Synonyms
cautious