zorrear
verb
Senses
- 1.
to act like a fox; to be cunning or sly
to behave with craftiness or foxiness
- 2.
to trick or deceive
to dupe someone through cunning means
Examples
"No confíes en él; siempre está zorreando para sacar dinero a los demás."
Don't trust him; he's always scheming to get money from others.
"El político zorrea a los votantes con promesas falsas."
The politician deceives voters with false promises.
"Se pasó toda la reunión zorreando en lugar de hablar con honestidad."
He spent the whole meeting being cunning instead of speaking honestly.
Usage
This is an informal, colloquial verb derived from "zorro" (fox). It's most common in Spain and parts of Latin America. Often carries a negative connotation of slyness or dishonesty. Sometimes used more playfully in casual contexts.
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