Associations to the word «Ploy»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
PLOY, noun. A tactic, strategy, or gimmick.
PLOY, noun. (UK) (Scotland) (dialect) Sport; frolic.
PLOY, verb. (military) To form a column from a line of troops on some designated subdivision.
Dictionary definition
PLOY, noun. An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker.
PLOY, noun. A maneuver in a game or conversation.
Wise words
The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two
words when one will do.