What does PLOYS mean?

Parts of Speech

Ploys is a noun in English.

Definitions

Ploys refer to cunning, tricky or deceitful actions or strategies used to gain an advantage. It can also refer to a maneuver or tactic used in a game or competition.

Pronunciations

• US: /plɔɪz/
• UK: /plɔɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word ploys originated from the French word "ployer" meaning "to bend" or "to fold". It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to refer to a maneuver or tactic used in a game or competition. It later evolved to refer to cunning or deceitful actions or strategies used to gain an advantage in any situation.

Synonyms

Some synonyms of ploys include schemes, stratagems, tricks, gambits, maneuvers, and tactics.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words to ploys include cloys, floys, joys, kloys, and sloys.

Example Sentences

• She used a series of ploys to get the job done.
• His ploys to win the game were unsuccessful.
• The companys marketing ploys were too obvious.