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furtive in Tagalog

alimis

/ˈfɜːtɪv//ˈfɝtɪv/

furtive in Tagalog: alimis. In English, furtive means of a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.

Tagalog words for furtive

of a person or animal: sly, stealthy
alimis

English meaning of furtive

  1. adjective Of a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.
  2. adjective Of a thing: that has been acquired by theft; stolen; also (generally) taken stealthily.
  3. adjective Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.
  4. adjective Of a person, etc.: inclined to steal; pilfering, thieving.

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Questions about furtive in Tagalog

What is the meaning of furtive in Tagalog?
Furtive in Tagalog is alimis.
Ano ang furtive sa Tagalog?
Furtive: alimis.
What does furtive mean in English?
Furtive means of a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.

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