shifty

adjective
UK: /ˈʃɪfti/
US: /ˈʃɪfti/

  1. Looking or seeming dishonest.

    1. He has shifty eyes, I don't trust him.
    2. His shifty behavior at the meeting made everyone suspicious of his motives.

  2. Characterized by insincerity or untrustworthiness.

    1. The shifty salesman tried to trick me.
    2. Avoid dealing with that company; they have a reputation for shifty business practices.

Synonyms

untrustworthy dodgy sly fishy deceitful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shifty" in English means: Looking or seeming dishonest., Characterized by insincerity or untrustworthiness..

The phonetic transcription of "shifty" is /ˈʃɪfti/ in British English and /ˈʃɪfti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shifty": untrustworthy, dodgy, sly, fishy, deceitful.

Example usage of "shifty": "He has shifty eyes, I don't trust him.". More examples on the page.