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Conniving Definition & Meaning

conniving
adjective
  1. acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
  2. used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community"

"Conniving" in song lyrics

See how conniving is used in real songs:

  • "They flowned it and locked him up for conniving"
    Celly Cel f/ B-Legit, E-40, Kerry, Mack 10, Rappin' 4-Tay — It's Going Down (Remix)
  • "Struggle and striving on the Sunday ground conniving"
    Lil' 1/2 Dead — Dead Man Can't Rap
  • "The tempers be flying, cuz I be conniving"
    The Rodentz f/ Valerie — Laugh Inside

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Frequently asked questions

What does conniving mean?
acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community"
What part of speech is conniving?
Conniving is an adjective.
How many definitions does conniving have?
Conniving has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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