Cute as a fox

phr.

Heard in Cork

Shrewd, cunning, or exceptionally crafty in a sly manner.

In use

Yer man is cute as a fox when it comes to flogging old motors.

Posh English

That fellow is remarkably shrewd when it comes to the disposal of secondhand motor cars.

  • Cute hoorSomeone who is cunning as a fox. Cavan people are often referred to as cute hoors.
  • Cute as cut-de-bagsSomeone who is exceptionally intelligent in a wiley sort of way. Waterford alternative…
  • Cute Cavan whoorA very shrewd or cunning person.
  • Cute as a hoorSly or cunning.
  • Cute hoarA sly or cunning person, pronounced "hou-er".
  • KHA cute hoor; a cunning, sly, and shrewd operator who looks after number one.