How to Pronounce "ploy"
word
/ˈpɫɔɪ/
PLOY
/plˈɔɪ/
PLOY
Definition
A clever plan or trick used to achieve an advantage or to get what you want, often by deceiving others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɫɔɪ/
British English
/plˈɔɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLOY
UK
PLOY
Listen in Context
He used a ploy to get a higher salary.
That was just a marketing ploy to sell more products.
Her apology seemed like a ploy to avoid punishment.
I knew his friendly attitude was just a ploy to borrow my notes.