Associations to the word «Knavish»

Wiktionary

KNAVISH, adjective. Having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent

Dictionary definition

KNAVISH, adjective. Marked by skill in deception; "cunning men often pass for wise"; "deep political machinations"; "a foxy scheme"; "a slick evasive answer"; "sly as a fox"; "tricky Dick"; "a wily old attorney".

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