Shifty

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪftiː/

Shifty (adj)

  1. Not honest; likely to trick people or change plans in a way that seems dishonest.
  2. Moving your eyes or body in a way that suggests you are hiding something or feeling nervous.
  3. Changing what you say or do often, especially to avoid responsibility or to gain an advantage.

Shifty (adjective)

Examples

  • He shows shifty behaviour when people ask direct questions.
  • The manager avoids promises and acts in shifty behaviour.