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SHIFTY

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Shifty.

Shifty - as an adjective satellite

Characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive

Example: "A devious character"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devious11

Changing position or direction

Example: "He drifted into the shifting crowd"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shifting15

Shifty - as an adjective

Subject to frequent changes in direction.

(of a person's eyes) 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.

Example: "He was a shifty character in a seedy bar, and i checked my wallet was still there after talking to him."

Resourceful; full of, or ready with, shifts or expedients.

Example Sentences

"He has a shifty look in his eyes."
"The salesman's shifty behavior made me wary."
"She gave me a shifty smile before disappearing into the crowd."
"The shifty character hanging around the alley made me nervous."
"I could sense something shifty about his story."
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Word Game Points

Is SHIFTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shifty is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHIFTY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SHIFTY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shifty is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHIFTY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SHIFTY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shifty is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHIFTY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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