darty
1 Americanadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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But the electric-assisted steering is quick, well-weighted and true, even a bit darty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025
Yet that steering is smoothly weighted and quick, without being darty as in the Model Y. With proper encouragement, the Hyundai is surprisingly frisky.
From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2022
A high flush on her neck, a darty, wild look.
From The New Yorker • Apr. 3, 2017
Ferrante, who stands just 5 feet 5 inches and has the darty energy of a Joe Pesci character, is certainly a qualified teacher.
From BusinessWeek • Jun. 9, 2011
A: No. I thought you'd be weaselly, little, scrawny, darty.
From Time Magazine Archive
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