foxery

/ˈfɒksəri, ˈfɒksi/ (FOK-suh-ree, FOHK-see)

Definitions

1. noun

behavior or actions characteristic of a fox, especially cunning or slyness

“The thief’s foxery allowed him to evade the police for months.”

Synonyms

  • craftiness
  • cunning
  • slyness

Antonyms

  • naivety
  • simpleness