Schleeveen

n.

Heard in Mayo

A sly, underhand or devious person.

In use

Hes a real schleveen yer man

Posh English

He is a remarkably sly and devious fellow, that chap.

  • A snaky tenpenceA sly, untrustworthy, or underhand individual who cannot be counted upon.
  • Snaily manA sly, underhand person whom you wouldn't trust as far as you could throw them.
  • SlyA person who is mean spirited, cruel, or deeply untrustworthy.
  • Sly digA surreptitious blow delivered when the referee or others are not watching.
  • Sly offTo abandon one's friend in favour of another companion.
  • Sly oneA quick, sneaky drink, jab, or look.