Shrewd Definition

shrewd
adjective
  1. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"
  2. used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community"

"Shrewd" in song lyrics

See how shrewd is used in real songs:

  • "His jokes are never shrewd"
    The Cross Movement — Rise
  • "Don't fool yourself by thinking you're shrewd"
    Mortisabstract
  • "definition of shrewd"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with shrewd

Usage tips for "shrewd"

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