Both Uses of
shrewd
in
Animal Farm
- Its owner was a Mr. Frederick, a tough, shrewd man, perpetually involved in lawsuits and with a name for driving hard bargains.†
p. 38..5 *
- A few animals still felt faintly doubtful, but Squealer asked them shrewdly, 'Are you certain that this is not something that you have dreamed, comrades?†
p. 64..7
Definition:
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(shrewd) smart -- especially in negotiating with people (may infer underhanded dealings)