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sly

/slaɪ/ adjective · British & US
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What does sly mean?

adjective

Having or showing a clever and secretive intention to deceive or cheat; cunning.

Example

"He was a sly salesman who always managed to convince his customers to buy more than they needed."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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