tricky

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Meaning · English

Relating to or associated with a prostitution trick.

Register: colloquial, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I don't want any of your tricky money, thank you!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tricky” mean?

Relating to or associated with a prostitution trick.

Is “tricky” formal or informal?

tricky is generally colloquial, slang.