English dictionary
sneak
adjectivePronunciation
sniːk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
noun
- someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
noun
- someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
noun
- a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
verb
- to go stealthily or furtively
verb
- pass on stealthily
verb
- make off with belongings of others
verb
- put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
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