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noun \ˈplȯi\

: a clever trick or plan that is used to get someone to do something or to gain an advantage over someone

Full Definition of PLOY

: escapade, frolic

a : a tactic intended to embarrass or frustrate an opponent

b : a devised or contrived move : stratagem <a ploy to get her to open the door — Robert B. Parker>

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Origin of PLOY

probably from employ

First Known Use: 1697

Related to PLOY

Synonyms: artifice, device, dodge, fetch, flimflam, gambit, gimmick, jig, juggle, knack, play, trick, scheme, shenanigan, sleight, stratagem, wile

Rhymes with PLOY

boy, buoy, cloy, coy, foy, goy, hoy, joy, koi, oy, poi, Roy, soy, toy, troy, Troy

PLOY Defined for Kids

ploy

noun \ˈplȯi\

plural ploys

Definition of PLOY for Kids

: a trick used to make someone do something or get an advantage

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