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furtive

adjective/fuɾˈtivu/medium

fur·ti·vo

Definition

Acting or moving in a stealthy, secretive manner to avoid being seen or heard.
He cast a furtive glance around the room.
Their furtive meeting took place after dark.
Common collocations
furtive glancefurtive movementfurtive lookfurtive behavior

Etymology

Do latim 'furtivus', derivado de 'furtum' (furto).

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