shifty
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shifty

adjective \ˈshif-tē\
shift·i·ershift·i·est

Definition of SHIFTY

1
: full of or ready with expedients : resourceful
2
a : given to deception, evasion, or fraud : tricky
b : capable of evasive movement : elusive <a shifty boxer>
3
: indicative of a tricky nature <shifty eyes>
shift·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb
shift·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun

Examples of SHIFTY

  1. <shifty politicians making deals to channel federal funds into their districts>
  2. <shifty practices such as turning back the odometers on used cars>

First Known Use of SHIFTY

circa 1570

Rhymes with SHIFTY

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