pawky
adjective
cunning; sly.
pawkily
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a word derived from
pawky.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, he must keep clear of his estranged wife and make regular visits to a perceptive, pawkily humorous Indian psychiatrist.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 25, 2012
“I’m thinking maybe that explains why you are not quite sure now whether you are the prosecutor or the prosecuted,” pawkily remarked Jim.
From The Spoilers of the Valley by Robert Watson
"I thought," replied my grandfather, pawkily, "that ye had gotten our master's token; and I maun trust to you."
From Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters by John Galt
"And what passed?" said the town-clerk, in a way as if he pawkily jealoused something.
From Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters by John Galt
He held up a finger and eyed me pawkily.
From John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Neil Munro
