plural of shape-shifter

(mythology, science fiction, fantasy) A person or other being capable of changing their physical form.

Subject to frequent changes in direction. / (of a person's eyes) Moving from one object to another, not looking directly and steadily at the person with whom one is speaking.

comparative form of shifty: more shifty

superlative form of shifty: most shifty

(Africa) outlaw, bandit

The property of being shiftless.

In a shiftless manner.

Lazy, unmotivated. / Untrustworthy as a result of being incompetent at the job. / Destitute of shifts or expedients; lacking proper means.

In a shifty manner.