Politics

A shrewd, crafty, or politically slippery person who gets results through charm, calculation, or manipulation.

“He’s a cute hoor when there’s a deal to be done.”

A self-serving, exploitative dealer or local operator; historically linked with usury and unfair profiteering.

“The speech attacked the old culture of gombeen politics.”

A sly, untrustworthy, smooth-talking, or underhand person.

“Watch that sleeveen when the money is being counted.”