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cunning in Arabic

مَاكِر mākir

/ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning in Arabic: مَاكِر (mākir). In English, cunning means sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.

Arabic words for cunning

sly
مَاكِر mākir

English meaning of cunning

  1. adjective Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
  2. adjective Skillful, artful.
  3. adjective Wrought with, or exhibiting, skill or ingenuity; ingenious.
  4. adjective Cute, appealing.

Full definition of cunning

cunning in a sentence

  • the cunning of the fox or hare

Synonyms of cunning

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Questions about cunning in Arabic

What is the meaning of cunning in Arabic?
Cunning in Arabic is مَاكِر (mākir).
ما معنى كلمة cunning؟
Cunning: مَاكِر (mākir).
What does cunning mean in English?
Cunning means sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.

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