adjective
- most cunning or sly in a shrewd way; most artfully clever
Usage: superlative form of pawky; chiefly Scottish and Northern English
Examples
- He was the pawkiest negotiator in the entire company.
- Her pawkiest smile suggested she knew more than she was letting on.
- The pawkiest character in the novel always stayed one step ahead.
- With his pawkiest expression, he delivered the perfect comeback.
- She gave him her pawkiest look before revealing the surprise.