Sleivene
sleeveen n __ __ (pronounced sleeve-een) This expression is used when referring to a sly and deceitful person who is very good at making the most for himself out of a business deal. Example: "Some of those businessmen on Water Street are real 'sleivenes'." I learned this from Mr....
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| Summary: | sleeveen n __ __ (pronounced sleeve-een) This expression is used when referring to a sly and deceitful person who is very good at making the most for himself out of a business deal. Example: "Some of those businessmen on Water Street are real 'sleivenes'." I learned this from Mr. W.J.Duggan, my father (factory worker, aged 57, of St. John's) He uses the expression often. Used I and Sup Not used Used I sleeveen, sleiveen, sleveen, slieveen, sleveens |
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