adverb
- in a shifty manner; in a way that appears dishonest, evasive, or untrustworthy
Examples
- He glanced around shiftily before entering the building.
- She answered the questions shiftily, avoiding eye contact.
- The witness testified shiftily, making the jury suspicious.
- He moved shiftily through the crowd, trying not to be noticed.
- The salesman smiled shiftily when asked about the warranty.
- She looked around shiftily before whispering the secret.