squirrelly

squirrelly
squirrelly or squirrely [skwʉr′ə lē, skwʉr′lē ]
adj.
in allusion to a squirrel's diet of nuts: see NUT, n. 8a
Slang odd, crazy, etc.

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squir·rel·ly (skwûrʹə-lē, skwŭrʹ-) adj. Slang
1. Eccentric.
2. Cunningly unforthcoming or reticent.

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