1. restless, fidgety, or unable to concentrate
Usage: informal
2. eccentric, odd, or unpredictable in behavior
Usage: informal
3. evasive or unreliable
Usage: informal

Examples

• The kids got squirrelly after sitting in class all morning.
• He’s acting kind of squirrelly today, jumping from topic to topic.
• My neighbor is a bit squirrelly but harmless.
• The witness gave squirrelly answers that didn’t add up.
• She felt squirrelly waiting for the test results.
• His squirrelly behavior made everyone suspicious.
• The dog gets squirrelly when it’s time for a walk.