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shifty

shift·y [ shíftee ] (comparative shift·i·er, superlative shift·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. untrustworthy: likely to try to deceive or avoid responsibility

2. changing direction or position: changing direction or position often or quickly, or able to do so

3. resourceful: having the abilities and knowledge needed to do something successfully


shift·i·ly adverb
shift·i·ness noun
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