geslepen — meaning in English

English meaning

• cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
• cut verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
• honed adj Made sharp or refined through careful practice.

Senses

geslepen is used for these senses in English:

• cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
• cut (of a gem) Carved into a shape; not raw.

cunning — full definition

1. adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
2. noun Skill in deceiving or manipulating others; craftiness.

cut — full definition

1. verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
2. verb To reduce or remove part of something.
3. noun A wound or opening made by something sharp.
4. noun A reduction, especially in pay, budget, or size.
5. noun A particular piece of meat, or a specific edit/version of a film or recording.

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