Crafty

/ˈkræfti/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods.

The crafty fox managed to sneak away from the hunters.

Skillful in a way that may be deceptive or cunning.

She came up with a crafty plan to outsmart her opponents.

Wily or sly, adept in using cunning strategies.

His crafty demeanor made it hard to trust his intentions.

Middle English, from Old English 'cræftig' meaning 'having power, skillful, or clever'.

crafty as a fox

Very clever or cunning, particularly in a deceitful way.

crafty plan

An artful or deceptive strategy.

cunning

Skillfully dishonest or deceitful.

shrewd

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment.

witty

Showing quick and inventive verbal humor.

A person who is crafty can be seen as someone who is resourceful.

He's so crafty, always finding a way to get what he wants.

Crafty can refer to someone who is good at getting out of difficult situations.

She had a crafty way of evading the question.