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slyboots

noun plural but singular in construction sly·boots \ˈslī-ˌbüts\

Definition of SLYBOOTS

:  a sly tricky person; especially :  one who is cunning or mischievous in an engaging way
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First Known Use of SLYBOOTS

circa 1700

Rhymes with SLYBOOTS

firstfruits, grassroots, Vaduz

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