Cagey

Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪdʒiː/

Cagey (adj)

  1. Not willing to say what you really think or know; giving careful, unclear answers.
  2. Difficult to understand because someone acts in a guarded way or avoids showing feelings.
  3. Showing caution; not trusting a situation and keeping plans or information to yourself.

Cagey (adjective)

Examples

  • She is cagey about her plans, so I ask again.
  • They stay cagey when I ask direct questions.