1. playfully deceptive or mischievous
Usage: literary; somewhat archaic
2. requiring skill or care to handle; tricky
Usage: informal

Examples

• The tricksy fairy led the travelers astray with false lights.
• She gave him a tricksy smile before disappearing around the corner.
• The old wizard was known for his tricksy ways and clever riddles.
• This tricksy lock requires just the right touch to open.
• The tricksy mechanism kept jamming at the worst possible moments.
• His tricksy nature made it hard to trust his promises.