Synonyms of the word

pawky

• adj. (Scotland, northern Britain) Shrewd, sly; often also as characterised by a sarcastic sense of humour.

artful

• adj. Performed with, or characterized by, art or skill.
• adj. Artificial; imitative.
• adj. Using or exhibiting much art, skill, or contrivance; dexterous; skillful.
• adj. Cunning; disposed to cunning indirectness of dealing; crafty; as, an artful boy. [The usual sense.].