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Shiftiness Definition & Meaning

shiftiness
noun
  1. the quality of being a slippery rascal
  2. the quality of being changeable in direction; "the shiftiness of the wind caused the boat to veer unpredictably"

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Frequently asked questions

What does shiftiness mean?
the quality of being a slippery rascal the quality of being changeable in direction; "the shiftiness of the wind caused the boat to veer unpredictably"
What part of speech is shiftiness?
Shiftiness is a noun.
How many definitions does shiftiness have?
Shiftiness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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