crafty UK /ˈkɹɑːfti/US /ˈkɹæfti/ adjective4 •Skillful at deceiving others.For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty. — 1611 •Sneaky; surreptitious.I took a crafty look at his hand of cards while he was out of the room. •Relating to, or characterized by, craft or skill; dexterous, clever. •(old-fashioned) Magical or occult, or allegedly so. formscraftier · craftiest