Definition
This four-character idiom literally means 'ghosts and spirits', but it describes someone acting furtively or stealthily, as if they're up to no good. You can use it to describe sneaky behavior, often with 的 or 地 to modify an action or person.
r.f.
furtivestealthysneaky
Examples
- 鬼鬼祟祟，。Tā shuōhuà de shíhou guǐ guǐ suì suì de, yīdìng zài sāhuǎng.He was furtive when he spoke; he must be lying.
- 鬼鬼祟祟，。Nàge rén guǐ guǐ suì suì de gēn zài biérén hòumiàn, ràng rén hěn bù'ān.That person sneaked behind others, making people uneasy.
- 鬼鬼祟祟，。Bié zǒngshì guǐ guǐ suì suì de, yǒu shénme huà zhí shuō.Don't always be so sneaky — just say what you want to say.
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