shifty
Pronunciación: [ˈʃɪfti]
Palabra
Contexto: «character traits»
(adjective) used to describe someone who seems sneaky or dishonest. If a person is shifty, they might be hiding something or not telling the truth. People might not trust them right away.
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I didn't think he was shifty; he seemed honest and friendly.
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Her shifty behavior made everyone suspicious of her intentions.
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Why do you think he has that shifty look on his face?
Contexto: «movement»
(adjective) when someone moves around a lot or in a sneaky way, making it hard to see their true intentions. This can happen in games or when trying to avoid being caught.
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The player was shifty, dodging all the defenders with ease.
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He was not shifty at all and was easily caught by the goalie.
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How can a shifty player get past the opponent's defense?
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