February 8, 2026
crafty
/ˈkɹɑːfti/adjective
Clever at getting what you want, often by tricking people in a quiet, sly way.
Example sentences
- “The crafty fox found a way into the henhouse.”
- “The crafty old trader always found a way to close the deal.”
- “She came up with a crafty plan to skip the line.”
Usually slightly negative, like 'sly' or 'cunning', though it can sound playfully admiring. In American English it can also describe someone who enjoys making handicrafts.