1. resembling or characteristic of a ferret; having the qualities of a ferret, such as being small, slender, or inquisitive
Usage: informal
2. inclined to pry or snoop; inquisitive in an intrusive way
Usage: informal

Examples

• The ferrety little creature darted quickly through the underbrush.
• She had a ferrety face with sharp, pointed features.
• His ferrety eyes seemed to miss nothing in the room.
• The detective had a ferrety way of uncovering hidden details.
• He gave her a ferrety look, as if searching for secrets.