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и́тар

rare
  • 1.

    sly, cunning, crafty

    Он хитё́р, как лиса.

    He is as cunning as a fox.

    Short (predicative) masculine form of хитрый.

  • 2.

    shrewd, quick-witted, prudent

    Наш мастер хитё́р и находчив.

    Our foreman is shrewd and resourceful.

    Approving use: clever and resourceful rather than deceitful.

Usage info

Word has Macedonian origin.

Contributions

  • Iron edited translation 1 day ago.
  • Sandy edited usage info 3 years ago.
  • Sandy edited stress 3 years ago.
  • Sandy edited usage info and translation 3 years ago.