What is the definition of furtive?

Answer:
fur·tive : adjective Etymology :French or Latin; French furtif, from Latin furtivus, from furtum theft, from fur thief, from or akin to Greek phōr thief; akin to Greek pherein to carry — more at bear

1 a: done by stealth : surreptitious b: expressive of stealth : sly <had a furtive look about him>

2: obtained underhandedly : stolen synonyms see secret

— fur·tive·ly adverb

— fur·tive·ness noun

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