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Definition of crafty

crafty

/ˈkræf.ti/
craf · ty
Adverb:craftily
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• adjective

1

Clever at achieving one's aims by indirect, scheming, or deceitful methods.

Example

"The crafty negotiator managed to secure a favorable contract without revealing his company's financial weaknesses."

2

Involving, skilled in, or relating to decorative arts and handmade crafts (informal).

Example

"She is very crafty and makes all of her family's holiday greeting cards and decorations by hand."

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• Rhymes for crafty

• Nearby Words

craftswoman
craftwork
craftworker
crafty
crag
craggy
craic

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'cræftig', originally meaning 'strong, powerful, or skillful', before shifting in Middle English toward the sense of 'clever in a deceitful or scheming way'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crafty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crafty
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