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furbo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
  • clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
  • crafty adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way; skilled at tricking others.
  • cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
  • savvy adj Shrewd and well-informed, especially about practical matters.
  • sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
  • wily adj Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.

Senses

furbo is used for these senses in English:

  • arch Knowing, clever, mischievous.
  • clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
  • crafty Skillful at deceiving others.
  • cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
  • savvy (informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
  • sly Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
  • wily Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

arch — full definition

  1. noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
  2. verb To bend into a curved shape.
  3. adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
  4. adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".

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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