squirrelly
Example Sentences
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And Roberts was very squirrelly about how far his decision extends.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
Burrows co-wrote the book for the musical “Guys and Dolls,” and is squirrelly about his past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
"Smith, in particular, is wonderful here; she gets laughs with her light, squirrelly touch — you sometimes forget what a terrific comic actress she is," wrote Salon's former movie critic Stephanie Zacharek at the time.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024
He’s turned up now, 18 years later, hooded and squirrelly after his years behind bars, but still chomping at the bit for his own chance at the belt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
This year, even though they were on different teams, Ang Dorje had again been asked to work with Lopsang on summit day—and again Lopsang appeared to be acting squirrelly.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
