ploy (Meaning)

Wordnet

ploy (n)

an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

a maneuver in a game or conversation

Webster

ploy (n.)

Sport; frolic.

Webster

ploy (v. i.)

To form a column from a line of troops on some designated subdivision; -- the opposite of deploy.

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.