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Definition of Knavish
1. Adjective. Marked by skill in deception. "A wily old attorney"
Exact synonyms: Crafty, Cunning, Dodgy, Foxy, Guileful, Slick, Sly, Tricksy, Tricky, Wily
Similar to: Artful
Derivative terms: Craft, Craftiness, Dodge, Fox, Foxiness, Slickness, Slickness, Slyness, Trick, Trick, Trickiness, Wile, Wiliness
Similar to: Artful
Derivative terms: Craft, Craftiness, Dodge, Fox, Foxiness, Slickness, Slickness, Slyness, Trick, Trick, Trickiness, Wile, Wiliness
Definition of Knavish
1. a. Like or characteristic of a knave; given to knavery; trickish; fraudulent; dishonest; villainous; as, a knavish fellow, or a knavish trick.
Definition of Knavish
1. Adjective. Having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Knavish
1. knave [adj] - See also: knave
Medical Definition of Knavish
1. 1. Like or characteristic of a knave; given to knavery; trickish; fraudulent; dishonest; villainous; as, a knavish fellow, or a knavish trick. "Knavish politicians." 2. Mischievous; roguish; waggish. "Cupid is knavish lad, Thus to make poor females mad." (Shak) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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