Shifty – looking dishonest
(Pronounced shif-tee)
To remember the definition of the word shifty, use the following mnemonic:
He tried to shift the stolen tea (shifty) but he looked dishonest.
Examples of shifty in a sentence
I saw a shifty looking man waiting on the corner near my home, so I took a different route.
The shifty person was actually very kind and caring.
I know it's cold, but you look awfully shifty wearing that balaclava.