weaseling

(Verb form of weasel) When asked a question or required to make a rebuttal that one would rather not be clear about due to embarrassment. Or expose a lie or some transgression, a "weasel" will dance around the subject without directly addressing it ... that is "weaseling". Similar to post-truth but lies or emotion may not necessarily be involved. You hear politicians do this all the time, never directly answering the question.

To watch Twitter or other social media drama but never get involved in others' stupidity. Often used with accompanying gif of weasel popping out of burrow.

**Also, to squeeze something long into a tight hole.**

Being extra cute to get out of your boyfriend/girlfriend being mad at you.

Doing things like saying "I love you" or trying to kiss them right after you say/do something that frustrates them.

shifty, schemeing person that will do whatever they need to to escape whatever they fear in the moment

One who is particularly cunning, conniving, shifty, sneaky, scheming and down right sly. Weasels are known for their ability to adapt to any situation and to manipulate it to suit their own weasel ways. In other words, my brother Beau.

When used in regard to a female weasel, "weaselette" should be used.

Also used as a verb (ie. to weasel) and as an adjective (eg. weaselish)

A being so slippery he could worm his way out of any situation. Also has small balls.

A cunning, sneaky person. On internet forums they are often a liar, fake or poser. Will try to extract information from you to share with others and / or use it against you. Uses shiftiness to evade an obligation, commitment or duty. They will make promises then renege on them. 'Weasel' is very often followed by 'out' as in 'weasel out'.