shrewd in Malay
licik
/ʃɹuːd/
shrewd in Malay: licik. In English, shrewd means showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
Malay words for shrewd
- artful, tricky or cunning
- licik
English meaning of shrewd
- adjective Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
- adjective Artful, tricky or cunning.
- adjective Streetwise, street-smart.
- adjective Knowledgeable, intelligent, keen.
shrewd in a sentence
- a shrewd blow, or assault
shrewd in other languages
Questions about shrewd in Malay
- What is the meaning of shrewd in Malay?
- Shrewd in Malay is licik.
- Apakah maksud shrewd dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Shrewd: licik.
- What does shrewd mean in English?
- Shrewd means showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
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