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sneaky

adjective

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

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
NE
Scrabble score
13

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈsniːki

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

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

    “A furtive manner”

adjective

  1. Marked by deception

    “Achieved success in business only by underhand methods”

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Example Sentences

A furtive manner
A sneak attack
Stealthy footsteps
A surreptitious glance at his watch
Achieved success in business only by underhand methods

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