HyperDic: pawky

English > 1 sense of the word pawky:
ADJECTIVEallpawkycunning and sly
English > pawky: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningCunning and sly.
Example"the pawky rich old lady who incessantly scores off her parasitical descendants"- Punch
RegionUnited Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great BritainA monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
Broaderartfulmarked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft

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