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slug — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • astute adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
  • cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
  • cute adj Attractive in a charming, often small or youthful way.
  • prudent adj Careful and sensible, especially about avoiding unnecessary risk.
  • savvy adj Shrewd and well-informed, especially about practical matters.
  • shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
  • 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

slug is used for these senses in English:

  • astute Quickly and critically discerning.
  • cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
  • cute Mentally keen or discerning (See also acute)
  • savvy (informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
  • shrewd Artful, tricky or cunning.
  • sly Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
  • wily Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

astute — full definition

  1. adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
  2. adjective Shrewd or cunning, especially in getting what you want.

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.

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