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| artifice |
a shrewd or clever trick. [1/2 definitions] |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| cagey |
careful not to be trapped or taken advantage of; wary; shrewd. |
| calculating |
shrewd or crafty. [1/3 definitions] |
| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| cunning |
adept at subtle or deceptive planning or action; crafty; shrewd. [1/4 definitions] |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. [1/2 definitions] |
| horse trade |
(informal) a session of bargaining in which both sides negotiate for goods, services, or the like in a shrewd and clever manner. |
| horse-trade |
(informal) to bargain or negotiate for something in a shrewd or clever manner. |
| horse trader |
(informal) one who is clever or shrewd in bargaining or negotiating transactions. |
| long-headed |
having much foresight and wisdom; shrewd. [1/2 definitions] |
| politic |
shrewd in one's dealings or handling of matters. [1/4 definitions] |
| sharp |
shrewd; astute. [1/16 definitions] |
| sharpie |
a quick-witted, shrewd, or cunning person, esp. one who cheats or swindles; sharper. [1/2 definitions] |
| smart |
sharp in business or other dealings; shrewd. [1/11 definitions] |
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