matreiro — meaning in English

English meaning

• cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
• fox noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
• wily adj Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.

Senses

matreiro is used for these senses in English:

• cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
• fox (metaphor) A cunning person.
• wily Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

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.

fox — full definition

1. noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
2. noun A cunning or crafty person.
3. adj Informal: a very attractive person (usually described as "foxy").
4. verb To trick or outwit someone through cunning.

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