Definition of SHIFTY

shifty

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
    • "shifty eyes"
  • changing position or direction
    • "shifty winds"

Adj

  • Subject to frequent changes in direction.
  • Moving from one object to another; not looking directly and steadily at the person with whom one is speaking.
  • Having the appearance of being dishonest, criminal, or unreliable.
  • Resourceful; full of, or ready with, shifts or expedients.

Origin / Etymology

From shift + -y.

Synonyms

devious, shifting

Scrabble Score: 15

shifty is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
shifty is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
shifty is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

shifty is a valid Words With Friends word