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/
Korean meaning: 교활한, 간교한; 솜씨가 좋은
Korean pronunciation: **크래**프티
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
A crafty employee switches lunch labels to steal someone's meal
In the drafty forge, the crafty smith grips his hafty hammer!
🎤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.
🎵Rhyme
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📝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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