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furtive

[/ˈfɜːrtɪv/]
adjective
furtivo
1. Done or acting in a sneaky or secretive way to avoid being noticed or detected
He cast a furtive glance over his shoulder.
Ele lançou um olhar furtivo sobre o ombro.
2. Characterized by stealth or secrecy
The thief made furtive movements through the darkened hallway.
O ladrão fez movimentos furtivos pelo corredor escurecido.
NYC Slang
lowkey
Synonyms
stealthysneakysurreptitioussecretivecovertclandestinefurtive
Antonyms
openobviousoverttransparentcandid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
furtivo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
furtivo
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General
sorrateiro
Alternative colloquial term meaning sneaky or cunning

Related Idioms & Phrases

furtive glance - olhar de soslaio/olhar furtivo
furtive movement - movimento secreto/movimento sorrateiro
furtive behavior - comportamento suspeito
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