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sly

sly [ slī ] (comparative sli·er, superlative sli·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. crafty: cleverly skillful and cunning

2. evasive: lacking honesty or straightforwardness

3. mischievous: full of playful mischief

[13th century. < Old Norse slœgr "clever, crafty"]

sly·ly adverb
sly·ness noun

on the sly without the knowledge or permission of others

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