Definition of be sly

sly

adjective

• For someone to exert themselves for the benefit of others in their social circle is 'sly'.

  Making that bed for me last night was well sly.

  Last edited on Oct 21 2004. Submitted by Sam B. from Cors Fochno, Llangynfelyn, Ceredigion SY24 5, UK on Oct 21 2004.

• A description of a notably cool person.

  Fred is well sly.

  Last edited on Oct 21 2004. Submitted by Sam B. from Cors Fochno, Llangynfelyn, Ceredigion SY24 5, UK on Oct 21 2004.

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have a sly jib	Definitions include: to masturbate.
on the sly	Definitions include: secretive.

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