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sneaky
adjective
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- NEAK
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈsniːki
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
“a furtive manner”
adjective
marked by deception
“achieved success in business only by underhand methods”
In context
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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