ferrety

/ˈfɛrəti/
adjective
  1. Resembling a ferret in appearance or behavior, especially being long and thin or having a pointed face.
    • Her ferrety build made her perfect for squeezing through the narrow cave passage.
    • The detective had a ferrety face with sharp, darting eyes.
    • He had a ferrety look, with a narrow nose and quick, nervous movements.
  2. Inquisitive or searching in a persistent, often sneaky way.
    • The reporter's ferrety questions made the politician uncomfortable.
    • His ferrety gaze scanned the room, looking for any sign of trouble.
    • She had a ferrety curiosity that led her to dig through old files for hours.
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