Definition of Shifty

1. Adjective. Characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive. "Shifty eyes"

Exact synonyms: Devious
Similar to: Untrustworthy, Untrusty
Derivative terms: Deviousness, Shiftiness

2. Adjective. Changing position or direction. "Shifty winds"
Exact synonyms: Shifting
Similar to: Unsteady
Derivative terms: Shift, Shiftiness

Definition of Shifty

1. a. Full of, or ready with, shifts; fertile in expedients or contrivance.

Definition of Shifty

1. Adjective. Having the appearance of someone dishonest, criminal or unreliable; such as someone with ''shifty eyes''. ¹

2. Adjective. Subject to frequent changes in direction. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shifty

1. tricky [adj SHIFTIER, SHIFTIEST] : SHIFTILY [adv] - See also: tricky

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shifty

shifting dullness
shifting executory interest
shifting executory interests
shifting pacemaker
shiftingly
shiftings
shiftless
shiftlessly
shiftlessness
shiftlessnesses
shiftlike
shiftmate
shiftmates
shifts
shiftwork
shifty (current term)
shiftyness
shigaite
shigella
shigella boydii
shigella dysenteriae
shigella flexneri
shigella sonnei
shigellae
shigellas
shigelloses
shigellosis
shigram
shigrams
shihon-bashira

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