weasel
//ˈwiːzəl//
Noun
weaselSingular
weaselsPlural
1
A small, slender carnivorous mammal with reddish-brown fur, a white belly, and a long body, known for its agility and ability to hunt rodents.
A weasel darted across the field, chasing after a mouse.
2
A deceitful or treacherous person; someone who is sneaky or untrustworthy.
Don't trust him—he's a real weasel who will say anything to get what he wants.
Verb
1
To achieve something or escape from a situation by cunning, deceit, or evasion.
He managed to weasel his way out of the difficult situation.
2
To use ambiguous or misleading language to avoid making a commitment or giving a direct answer.
The politician tried to weasel when asked about the scandal.