Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ploy
noun
/plɔɪ/
Definition
A cunning plan or action, especially one intended to turn a situation to one’s advantage.
Examples
- They used a clever ploy to distract their opponents during the negotiation.
- Her sudden invitation to dinner was just a ploy to get me to discuss my plans.
Meaning
A tactic or scheme designed to achieve a particular result, often by using clever or deceptive methods.
Synonyms
- scheme
- stratagem
- tactic
- gambit
- trick
