Definition of chary Chary

/ʧɑˈɹi/ - [charee] - char•y

We found 8 definitions of chary from 5 different sources.

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What does chary mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

chary - characterized by great caution and wariness; "a cagey avoidance of a definite answer"; "chary of the risks involved"; "a chary investor"
  cagey, cagy
  cautious showing careful forethought; "reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions"; "a cautious driver"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • chary (a.)
    Careful; wary; cautious; not rash, reckless, or spendthrift; saving; frugal.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • chary
    chār′i, adj. sparing: cautious.—adv. Char′ily.—n. Char′iness. [A.S. cearigcearu, care.]

Part of speech

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  • chary, adjective.

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