adjective
- comparative form of shifty; more evasive, untrustworthy, or deceitful in appearance or behavior
Usage: comparative form
Examples
- His eyes grew shiftier as the questioning continued.
- The witness seemed even shiftier during cross-examination.
- She noticed he became shiftier whenever money was mentioned.
- The salesman’s manner grew shiftier when asked about the warranty.
- His behavior has been getting shiftier lately.
- The suspect looked shiftier than before when confronted with evidence.