Sneaky Synonyms

noun a person who is skilled in deception or trickery, especially in avoiding capture

adjective characterized by skillful deception or trickery

• The Artful Dodger was a character in Charles Dickens' novel, Oliver Twist.
• I heard that guy is a real Artful Dodger when it comes to getting out of trouble.
• That Artful Dodger always knows how to weasel his way out of things.
• She's like the Artful Dodger of the office, always finding a way to avoid extra work.

adjective clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods; cunning

adverb in a clever or cunning manner

• The crafty artisan spent hours perfecting the intricate details of the sculpture.
• She's a crafty one, always coming up with creative solutions to problems.
• That crafty fox managed to outsmart the other animals in the forest.
• His crafty plan to win the competition involved a lot of strategic thinking.