crafty — clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods; skillful in a clever way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods; skillful in a clever way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkræfti/
Example Sentences
- My grandma is so crafty that she convinced me to clean her house by calling it 'treasure hunting'.
- The crafty student used a mirror to see the answers during the test.
- She's crafty with her hands and can make beautiful jewelry from simple materials.
crafty
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkræfti/]
clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods; skillful in a clever way
The crafty merchant swaps the real gem for a fake while the buyer looks away.
In the drafty forge, the crafty smith grips his hafty hammer!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'cræft' meaning skill or strength. Originally had a positive meaning of 'skillful' or 'ingenious,' but over time developed the negative sense of using one's skills in a deceptive or cunning way.
Breakdown
craft (skill, cleverness) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandma is so crafty that she convinced me to clean her house by calling it 'treasure hunting'.”
“The crafty student used a mirror to see the answers during the test.”
“She's crafty with her hands and can make beautiful jewelry from simple materials.”
“The crafty cat pretended to be asleep until the mouse came close enough to catch.”
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