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ghost; sneaky; clever
Meanings
5 senses · 12 examplesnoun
ghost; spirit; apparition
Refers to the soul or spirit of a deceased person in superstition.
Children are all afraid of ghosts.
The legend that this house is haunted is very scary.
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Painted Skin (classical ghost story)
adjective
stealthy; sneaky; underhanded
derogatoryUsed to describe actions that are deceitful or dishonest.
He does things in a sneaky way.
Don't play those underhanded tricks!
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This guy has something to hide (lit. has a ghost in his heart).
noun
clever person; smart aleck
informalOften used as a term of endearment for a clever child.
This little rascal is really clever.
You're such a smart cookie!
adjective
damned; terrible; awful
informalUsed as an intensifier before nouns to express displeasure.
This damned weather is so hot!
I've had enough of this awful job.
adjective
cunning; tricky; deceitful
derogatoryDescribes a person or thing that is elusive or hard to pin down.
His mind is very cunning; no one can figure him out.
This riddle is really tricky.