Meaning of the word ploy in English

What does ploy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ploy

US /plɔɪ/
UK /plɔɪ/

Noun

a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage

Example:
It was a clever ploy to distract the security guards.
His sudden illness was just a ploy to avoid the meeting.
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