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sneak

adjective noun verb

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
K
Contains
NE
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

sniːk

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

    “a furtive manner”

noun

  1. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

noun

  1. someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions

noun

  1. a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible

verb

  1. to go stealthily or furtively

    “… stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house”

verb

  1. pass on stealthily

    “He slipped me the key when nobody was looking”

verb

  1. make off with belongings of others

verb

  1. put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner

    “sneak a look”

In context

Example Sentences

a furtive manner
a sneak attack
stealthy footsteps
a surreptitious glance at his watch
… stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house
He slipped me the key when nobody was looking
sneak a look
sneak a cigarette

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