/ Dictionary / Index D deft: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: deft Pronunciation: (deft), [key] — -er, -est. dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever: deft hands; a deft mechanic. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: deft (Thesaurus) defs. defunct Related Content Daily Word Quiz: diligent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language