Definitions

1. adjective

unreliable or untrustworthy in appearance or behavior, often in a way that is suspicious or deceitful

“The shifty character tried to convince us that he was innocent, but we didn’t believe him.”

2. adjective

unstable or prone to shifting or changing position, especially in a way that is unpredictable or unsteady

“The shifty boat struggled to stay afloat in the stormy waters.”

3. noun

a person who is shifty or untrustworthy

“The police were looking for a shifty individual who had been involved in a string of scams.”