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    Sly

    /slaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.
    The sly fox outsmarted the hunters.
    Obtained in a dishonest or cunning way.
    She had a sly plan to get out of doing her chores.
    Clever in a deceptive or cunning way.
    His sly smile hinted that he was up to something.
    Subtle or elusive; not easily understood.
    There was a sly humor in his remarks that few noticed.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'sly', from Old Norse 'slyðr' meaning 'sly, clever'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sly as a fox:
    Extremely clever or cunning, often in a deceitful way.
    sly smile:
    A smile that suggests cunningness or deceit.

    Related Words

    cunning
    Having skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
    deceit
    The action or practice of deceiving someone.
    crafty
    Clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods.

    Slang Meanings

    Sly dog
    He's a sly dog for getting away with that prank.
    Sly boots
    She's such a sly boots, always scheming.