thievishly

/ˈθiːvɪʃli/
adverb
  1. In a manner that suggests stealing or dishonesty; sneakily or furtively.
    • She glanced thievishly around the room before taking the last piece of cake when no one was watching.
    • He thievishly slipped the note into his pocket, not wanting anyone to see what it said.
    • The raccoon moved thievishly toward the open cooler, hoping to grab a sandwich.
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