slyboots

noun

sly·​boots ˈslī-ˌbüts 

plural in form but singular in construction

: a sly tricky person

especially : one who is cunning or mischievous in an engaging way

Synonyms

• lurker
• skulk
• skulker
• sneak
• sneaker

Examples of slyboots in a Sentence

the whole family adored the impish little slyboots, despite his endless pranks

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined above