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sly

adjectivemasculinecolloquialuncommon/mɐˈɲozu/ma·nho·so

Definition

1

Who acts with cunning, concealed astuteness often for personal gain; who uses tricks to deceive others; crafty.

Usage examples

Don't trust him, he's a very sly character who only thinks about his own advantage.
With a sly smile, he managed to borrow the car.

Common combinations

sly guysly trick

Idiomatic expressions

  • As sly as a fox. (Very cunning and deceitful)