knitz

sly; cunning; shrewd.

Word details

German meaning
Knitz bedeutet schlau, gewitzt oder gerissen.
English meaning
Knitz means clever, witty, or cunning.
Synonym
gewitzt, schlau
German example
Er ist ein knitzer Kerl.
English example
He is a knitz guy.
Comparative
knitzerSuperlative: am knitzesten

Example sentences with “knitz”

  1. Er ist ein knitzes Kerlchen. (He is a sly little fellow.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'knitz' a regional word?

Yes, it is common in Southern Germany and Switzerland, meaning someone who is clever or cunning in a charming or mischievous way.