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The Sly

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Sense:

1. Cunning or crafty.

2. Sneaky or deceptive.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

He came up with a sly plan to win the game.

She gave me a sly smile as she walked away.

Local Usage:

The sly fox managed to steal all the chickens from the farm again.

Don't trust him, he has a reputation for being sly.

Sample Sentences:

1. The sly politician managed to convince the public of his innocence.

2. Sarah's sly remark caught everyone off guard.

3. With a sly wink, he made sure I understood his secret plan.

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