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Cagey

usgb/ˈkeɪdʒi/Volume
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Hide the Truth

Used when someone intentionally withholds information or is being deliberately vague.

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When asked about his whereabouts, he gave cagey responses.
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Suspicious Behavior

May imply that the person has something to hide or is involved in something dishonest.

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Her cagey answers made everyone suspect she was hiding something.
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Avoid Directness

To be cagey often means avoiding a direct answer to a direct question.

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Whenever questioned about his plans, he becomes cagey and changes the subject.
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