Makeshift and Shifty

Makeshift

Makeshift adjective - Taking the place of one that came before.

Shifty and makeshift are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shifty" instead an adjective "Makeshift".

Shifty

Shifty adjective - Given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions.

Makeshift and shifty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Makeshift" instead an adjective "Shifty".

Mutual synonyms

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Makeshift & Shifty. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/makeshift/shifty>.
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