ploy (Meaning)
ploy (n)
an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
a maneuver in a game or conversation
ploy (n.)
Sport; frolic.
ploy (v. i.)
To form a column from a line of troops on some designated subdivision; -- the opposite of deploy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ploy
FAQs About the word ploy
an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker, a maneuver in a game or conversationSport; frolic., To form a column from a line of troops on
trick,ruse, scheme,device, gambit, knack, stratagem, gimmick, jig, fetch
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The politician used a clever ploy to avoid answering the journalist's question.
The thief employed a cunning ploy to distract the security guard.
The marketing team devised a brilliant ploy to increase brand awareness.
The enemy forces employed a deceitful ploy to lure us into a trap.