Tricky Similes
2 classic and creative similes for Tricky - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
Frequently asked
What does "as tricky as" mean?
"As tricky as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as tricky as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of trickyness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as tricky as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 2 similes for Tricky. Common ones include "As tricky as a box of monkeys" and "As tricky as an ape". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "tricky" simile in writing?
Use a "tricky" simile when you want the reader to feel trickyness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.