Meaning Of The Word Furtive

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What's The Definition Of Furtive?

furtive
adjective: If you describe someone's behaviour as furtive, you disapprove of them behaving as if they want to keep something secret or hidden.

furtive in American English
done or acting in a stealthy manner, as if to hinder observation; surreptitious; stealthy; sneaky
adjective: taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret

furtive in British English
adjective: characterized by stealth; sly and secretive

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