/ ˈkrɑːfti; NAmE ˈkræfti/ adjective
( craft·ier , crafti·est ) (usually disapproving ) clever at getting what you want, especially by indirect or dishonest methods
SYN cunning , wily :
He's a crafty old devil.
one of the party's craftiest political strategists
► craft·ily adverb
► crafti·ness noun [ U ]
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English cræftig strong, powerful , later skilful (see craft , -y ).