Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪdʒi/
adjective reluctant to give information; secretive or evasive
A1 The cat was cagey around strangers.
A2 She gave a cagey response when asked about her plans.
B1 The politician was cagey about his stance on the issue.
B2 The detective was cagey with information, not wanting to reveal too much too soon.
C1 The CEO was cagey in negotiations, always keeping his cards close to his chest.
C2 The spy was incredibly cagey, never revealing his true intentions to anyone.
adverb in a cagey manner
A1 She was cagey about revealing her age.
A2 He was cagey when asked about his plans for the weekend.
B1 The politician was cagey in his responses to the media's questions.
B2 The detective remained cagey during the interrogation, revealing little information.
C1 The CEO was cagey in negotiations, carefully guarding company secrets.
C2 The spy was incredibly cagey, never revealing his true intentions to anyone.
formal The politician was very cagey when asked about his plans for the upcoming election.
informal She's being really cagey about where she went last night.
slang I can tell he's being cagey because he keeps dodging my questions.
figurative Her emotions were like a cagey animal, always ready to pounce at the slightest provocation.
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