/es-pa-bi-LA-o/
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.
Example
"That sly one found a way to skip the line."
"In business, he's a sharp operator of the best kind."
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/es-pa-bi-LA-o/
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.
Example
"That sly one found a way to skip the line."
"In business, he's a sharp operator of the best kind."
Word family
Regional synonyms: