pfiffig — meaning in English

English meaning

• canny adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
• clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
• nifty adjective Impressively clever, useful, or stylish.
• shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.

Senses

pfiffig is used for these senses in English:

• canny Knowing, shrewd, astute.
• clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
• nifty (colloquial, somewhat, _, dated) Good, smart; useful or beneficial, often in an impressively clever way.
• shrewd (informal) streetwise, street-smart.

canny — full definition

1. adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
2. adj British dialect, especially Northern English and Scots: pleasant, nice, or considerable.

clever — full definition

1. adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
2. adj Skillful with the hands or body; dexterous.

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