Furtive

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adj.

1. Characterized by stealth; surreptitious.

2. Expressive of hidden motives or purposes; shifty. See Synonyms at secret.

 

furtive·ly adv.

furtive·ness n.

 

 

 

Once Santa placed the last Christmas present under the tree, he walked over to the fireplace, cast a furtive glance behind, and then quick as a wink, up the chimney he rose!

 

Santa by Christopher Penn