A small carnivorous mammal of the genus Mustela, typically having a slender body, short legs, and a long tail, known for its agility and hunting skills.

The weasel darted through the underbrush, chasing after its prey.

A deceitful or treacherous person.

He was known as a weasel in the office, always trying to take credit for others' work.

weaselverb

To achieve something by use of cunning or deceit.

He managed to weasel his way into the exclusive club by pretending to be someone he wasn't.

To evade or escape from a situation or responsibility, often by being deceitful or avoiding a direct answer.

She tried to weasel out of doing her chores by claiming she had too much homework.

weaseladjective

Sly, deceitful, or characteristic of a weasel; used chiefly attributively.

The spokesperson gave a weasel answer that avoided any real responsibility.