slyboots \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun plural but singular in construction Etymology:sly (I) + boots : a sly, tricky person; especially: one who is cunning or mischievous in an engaging, diverting way : scamp, wag < the slyboots, how she wheedled him — W.S.Gilbert > < an adorable slyboots of a child who was often naughty but always forgiven and indulged — Gore Vidal >