FURTIVE


Meaning of FURTIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fɜ:(r)tɪv ]

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

With a furtive glance over her shoulder, she unlocked the door and entered the house.

ADJ [ disapproval ]

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