shiftiness Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet


Shift"i*ness noun
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being shifty.
    Diplomatic shiftiness and political versatility. J. A. Syminds.

Webster 1913