astus — meaning in English

English meaning

• cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
• trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.

Senses

astus is used for these senses in English:

• cunning The disposition to employ one's skill in an artful manner; craftiness; guile; artifice; skill of being cunning, sly, conniving, or deceitful.
• trick An effective, clever or quick way of doing something.

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.

trick — full definition

1. noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.
2. noun A skillful or clever technique for achieving something, especially something difficult.
3. noun A playful prank meant to surprise or embarrass someone.
4. verb To deceive someone, often to gain an advantage.
5. adj Not reliable; prone to giving out or failing.

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