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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

A Cuban dish of shredded beef slowly cooked with tomato, bell pepper, onion, and spices that tastes way better than the name (old clothes) suggests. Ropa vieja is Cuban nostalgia in every bite.