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SHIFTILY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does shiftily mean?
• SHIFTILY (adverb)
The adverb SHIFTILY has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: SHIFTILY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a shifty manner
Context example:
he looked at his new customer shiftily
Pertainym:
shifty (characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive)
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