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sleeveen
What does sleeveen mean?
From the Irish 'slíbhín.' Someone untrustworthy who hides it behind charm — the smiling backstabber, the politician who shakes your hand while picking your pocket. Heavier than 'chancer,' lighter than 'snake.' A proper Irish character assassination in two syllables.
"Don't trust a word out of him — he's a sleeveen of the highest order."
Origin
From Irish 'slíbhín' meaning a sly, tricky person.
Frequently asked questions
What does sleeveen mean?
It's a sly, smooth-talking weasel of a person.
How do you use sleeveen in a sentence?
"Don't trust that sleeveen, he'll talk his way out of anything."
Where does sleeveen come from?
It's an Irish term, derived from the Irish word "slíbhín."
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