slyness
nounUK /ˈslaɪ.nəs/
US /ˈslaɪ.nəs/
Slyness is being sneaky and clever in a tricky way.
The fox used its slyness to sneak past the farmer.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The quality of doing things in a quiet, hidden way so nobody notices.
He tiptoed with great slyness into the kitchen for a midnight snack.
3. Clever skill at getting what you want without others finding out.
Her slyness helped her win the game without anyone guessing her plan.
4. A playful, mischievous kind of cleverness.
There was a hint of slyness in his smile when he told the joke.