shrewd

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Middle English shrewe (“‘evil man’”). See shrew

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ʃɹuːd/, enPR: shro͞od, SAMPA: /Sru:d/

• Rhymes: -uːd

[edit] Adjective

shrewd (comparative shrewder, superlative shrewdest)

1. showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters
2. artful, tricky or cunning
3. streetwise
   • 2003, Ron Ross, Bummy Davis vs. Murder, Inc, page 287:

     Willie is very aware of this fact and lets Johnny Attell know that there is a fly in the ointment, and Johnny, who is a very shrewd article, has his chauffeur drive him to Bradford Street so he can change the kid's mind.

[edit] Derived terms

• shrewdly
• shrewdness

[edit] Translations