crafty

Meanings

• adjective

  possessing or displaying clever and inventive mental agility; resourceful and skillful in achieving one's objectives.

  - "The crafty fox outsmarted the hunter."
  - "Crafty politicians often manipulate the truth to win elections."

• noun

  making things by hand, especially using traditional techniques.

  - "She took up crafty as a hobby and started making her own jewelry."
  - "The crafty fair showcased various handmade items."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹæfti/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650814"

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Synonyms

cunning , wily

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crafty
dafty , mrafty , rafty

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Variants

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craftier , craftiest , craftily , craftiness , craftinesses , crafty , artsy-craftsy , arty-crafty

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Forms

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craftily, craftier, craftiest

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Etymology

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The word 'crafty' comes from the Old English word 'craftig', which means skillful or ingenious.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'crafty' is often used to describe someone who is sly or deceitful.

2. The term 'crafty' can also refer to traditional or folk arts and crafts.

3. In some cultures, being 'crafty' is considered a positive trait, while in others it is seen as negative.

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Related Concepts

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1. cleverness: The ability to think and act in a resourceful and inventive way.

2. cunning: The ability to manipulate people or situations to achieve one's objectives.

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Culture

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In literature, 'crafty' has been used to describe cunning and clever characters, such as the fox in Aesop's fables. In art, 'crafty' can refer to intricate and detailed works, often created using traditional techniques. In music, the term 'crafty' can describe a musician's ability to improvise and innovate.

How to Memorize "crafty"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fox cleverly outsmarting a hunter to remember the meaning of 'crafty'.
   - Visualize yourself making a handmade item to remember the noun form of 'crafty'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crafty' with the image of a cunning fox.
   - Associate the word 'crafty' with the idea of making something by hand.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Clever Fox' to remember the meaning of 'crafty' as an adjective.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Create and Make' to remember the noun form of 'crafty'.

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