# shiesty

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈʃaɪsti/

## Definitions
1. Shifty, untrustworthy, unscrupulous.

## Etymology
Probably from shyst(er) + -y. Green's Dictionary of Slang suggests that the word is a blend of shit + feisty or shicer (“a worthless person”) + feisty. The noun sense is a reference to the rapper Pooh Shiesty, known for wearing ski masks on stage.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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