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Shifty

usgb/ˈʃɪfti/Volume
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Indicates dishonesty or deceit without directly stating it. SlideHis shifty smile hinted at a hidden agenda.
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Often used to describe tell-tale signs in someone’s behavior or appearance. SlideThe way he kept glancing away gave him a shifty look.
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Used in casual conversation but might be too informal for official documents. SlideI wouldn't trust that shifty salesman with my money.