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/Sounds like "SEHR" (as in "set") + "OON" (as in "Uber") + "ehs" (as in "egg") + "pah" (as in "park") + "bee" (as in "bee") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "oh" (as in "oh")/

Meaning

A clever person with a crafty streak, someone who knows how to work a situation to their advantage. Can be positive or negative depending on context.

Examples

That sly one found a way to skip the line.

In business, he's a sharp operator of the best kind.

Regional synonyms

In Argentina and Chile, to hit it big, land a major success, or catch a lucky break that significantly changes your financial or personal situation. Works for both planned achievements and unexpected windfalls.