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slyboots

noun, plural in form but singular in construction
sly·​boots | \ ˈslī-ˌbüts How to pronounce slyboots (audio) \

Definition of slyboots

: a sly tricky person especially : one who is cunning or mischievous in an engaging way

First Known Use of slyboots

circa 1700, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slyboots was circa 1700

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