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Definition deft in American English

deft adjective

adjective
/deft/
1

deft movements are made quickly and with skill

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1.1

moving quickly and with skill

Example

a deft yachtswoman

Example

a chef who is extremely deft at producing original dishes

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Definition deft in American English