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sly adj

Sly means having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of sly

  • having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature

Usage examples of sly

The sly salesman hid the repair fee until the customer was ready to sign.

With a sly smile, Maya slipped the last cookie into her pocket before anyone noticed.

The fox made a sly detour around the trap instead of approaching the bait.

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