"Sly" is a word in ENGLISH
Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice;
nimble; skillful; cautious; shrewd; knowing; -- in a good sense.
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy;
subtle; as, a sly trick.
Light or delicate; slight; thin.
Slyly.
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
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