slyboots

noun

sly·​boots ˈslī-ˌbüts How to pronounce slyboots (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction
: a sly tricky person
especially : one who is cunning or mischievous in an engaging way

Examples of slyboots in a Sentence

the whole family adored the impish little slyboots, despite his endless pranks

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slyboots was circa 1700

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Cite this Entry

“Slyboots.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slyboots. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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