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Definition of
chary adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
chary
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
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ˈtʃɛri
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chary
of something/of doing something
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not willing to risk doing something; fearing possible problems if you do something
synonym
wary
See
chary
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