What is the difference between “adept” and “deft”? It’s similar to that between mastery and artistry. “Adept” often describes a person, as in, “Messi is adept at dribbling a soccer ball.”...
–fu suffix indicating mastery or expertise. Also foo. Editorial Note: Film critic Joe Bob Briggs, who tends to sprinkle the suffix throughout his reviews, is often credited with popularizing it. Etymological Note: Probably from kung fu, a...