Definitions

1. verb

to walk or move with a furtive or stealthy gait, often in an attempt to avoid detection or observation.

“She tried to shufty past the teacher without being noticed.”

2. noun

a stealthy or furtive movement or gait, often used to avoid detection.

“The shufty of the cat caught everyone’s attention.”

3. adverb

in a stealthy or furtive manner.

“She shuftyed into the room without making a sound.”