Word of the Day: Furtive

[debodun]

Furtive (adjective) - attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive.

The burglar prowled furtively around the warehouse.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Mr. Furley (Three's Company), was anything but furtive, in fact, he was quite flirty.

 

[Sliverfox]

Having red hair as a youngster,, it was hard to be furtive & play a joke on anyone.

 

[win231]

Furtive is a word often used by police officers after an unjustified shooting.
Officers like to say, "We killed him because he made a furtive move with his hand."

 

[RubyK]

John made a furtive attempt to slip Mary's surprise gift under the Christmas tree.