ploy

n. A clever plan or action used to achieve a particular result, often in a way that is intended to deceive.

🇺🇸 /plɔɪ/ 🇬🇧 /plɔɪ/

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noun

A clever plan or action used to achieve a particular result, often in a way that is intended to deceive.

The surprise party was a clever ploy to make her feel special on her birthday.

A clever plan or action used to achieve a particular result, often in a way that is intended to deceive.

Plural ploys