Cagey

Word CAGEY
Character 5
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈkeɪdʒi/

Definitions and meanings of "Cagey"

What do we mean by cagey?

Wary; careful. adjective

Crafty; shrewd. adjective

Wary, careful, shrewd adjective

Uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information. adjective

Characterized by great caution and wariness adjective

Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others adjective

Wary, careful, shrewd.

Uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.

Hesitant about committing oneself Urban Dictionary

Usually relates to someone who most of the time, is being a scandalous, manipulative, adolescent. Urban Dictionary

Drawn from the last name of actor Nicolas Cage, to be cagey is to exhibit the same level of bat-shit insanity as Nicolas Cage himself. This term is often used as an adjective to describe some of his more eccentric films. Urban Dictionary

To be so big, dangerous, and/or awesome, that he/she should be locked up in a cage, like an animal. To be completely dominant. Urban Dictionary

When not a decidedly British quip describing feeling hesitant of committing oneself or trapped, deceived, crafty or shrewd...it refers to the East Coast based band composed of two members - Sajida Jalazai and Melissa Shampine. Drawing from trip hop, dub-step, and experimental noise rock their sound pushes and pulls; their reflective and apocalyptic lyrics reveal an effort to connect music and social commentary. Artistic influences include Portishead, Modeselektor, and Thom Yorke. Urban Dictionary

A person who doesn't reveal too much about themselves Urban Dictionary

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The word "cagey" in example sentences

Onto the match and the first half could best be described as "cagey" - this is the polite way of saying it was a bit dull. ❋ Unknown (2009)

KURTZ: When Lou Dobbs abruptly quit CNN, he was kind of cagey about what he'd do next. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This guy is not only funny and informative, but he's pretty "cagey" in getting the journalistic "goods" on the "bad guys." ❋ Michael Caddell (2007)

National Congress international affairs spokesman Thabo Mbeki was "cagey" on the ANC's exact representations to Mr Vance. ❋ Unknown (1992)

Dewar said Nicholson has been "cagey" but his office promised a response last week. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The number of new properties on the market surged in February but with buyers "cagey", the number of unsold houses across the country ballooned, the real estate industry says. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When O'Hehir admits that Eagleton is "cagey" about his own beliefs, he glances lightly over a major difficulty: Eagleton affirms Christianity without ever affirming a single concrete proposition connected with it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The email states Red Cross officials were "cagey" and gave only "roundabout answers" to queries. ❋ Unknown (2009)

After the record goal-spree across Europe on Tuesday, this was the kind of cagey affair that offered little in the way of thrills and spills. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Mind you, she qualified what you are pleased to call the cagey reply by giving us a piece of information.’ ❋ Mitchell, Gladys, 1901-1983 (1977)

JWoww refused to reveal what the better opportunity is, and was cagey when asked whether she'll be doing a spinoff with Snooki, who may star in her own dating show. ❋ Katy Hall (2010)

Despite its ambitions, EADS has been cagey about acquisitions during the economic downturn, but continues to look in North America as it seeks to increase its exposure to dollar-denominated businesses. ❋ David Pearson (2011)

Wenger's challenge is to plot a course past opponents he feels have been cagey against his team. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Suddenly, my little black oracle is being cagey and pessimistic. ❋ Al Lewis (2011)

He was cagey about [giving] his [phone number]. ❋ Milos Stojadinovic (2008)

[Guy1]: Hey, what are you asshole! Guy2: Stop being a [Cagey] [little bitch]. ❋ OriginalWolf (2015)

The movie "[Vampire's] Kiss" is perhaps the most [cagey] movie that [Nicolas Cage] has ever been in. Nicolas Cage is arguably at his cagiest in the movie "Deadfall" ❋ NicCageLuvr (2012)

Did you see that [offensive lineman] pancake [that player]? Yeah, that was [cagey]. That guy's ripped, he's pretty cagey. ❋ TheRealApache (2010)

[Oh well] I'm feeling [a bit cagey] about trying not to fall [madly] in love with [A Bit Cagey]! ❋ Shipping Forecast (2010)

that [tommy] is a cagey fuck ❋ Assmaster (2004)

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