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  2. us / plɔɪ / Add to word list. something that is done or said, often dishonestly, in order to get an advantage; a trick: a marketing ploy.

  3. something that is done or said in order to get an advantage, often dishonestly: There are various ploys we can use if necessary. [ + to infinitive ] He only said he had a meeting as a ploy to get her to leave. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Plotting & trapping.

  4. words or actions that are carefully planned to get an advantage over somebody else synonym manoeuvre. a clever marketing ploy. ploy to do something It was all a ploy to distract attention from his real aims. ploy for doing something a ploy for deflecting criticism. Extra Examples.

  5. noun. 1. a manoeuvre or tactic in a game, conversation, etc; stratagem; gambit. 2. any business, job, hobby, etc, with which one is occupied. angling is my latest ploy. 3. mainly British. a frolic, escapade, or practical joke. Collins English Dictionary.

  6. Ploy definition: a maneuver or stratagem, as in conversation, to gain the advantage.. See examples of PLOY used in a sentence.

  7. Ploys are commonly used in various areas, such as business, politics, sports, and interpersonal relationships. They can range from subtle strategies to more overt and overtly manipulative actions. Ploys are often employed to outwit or gain an upper hand over opponents, rivals, or adversaries.

  8. Synonyms of ploy. 1. : escapade, frolic. 2. 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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