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