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- DictionarySneak/snēk/
verb
- 1. move or go in a furtive or stealthy manner: "I sneaked out by the back exit"
noun
- 1. a furtive and contemptible person: "he was branded a prying sneak for eavesdropping on intimate conversation"
- 2. short for sneaker North American
adjective
- 1. acting or done surreptitiously, unofficially, or without warning: "a sneak thief"
Definitions of sneak. verb. to go stealthily or furtively. “..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house” synonyms: creep, mouse, pussyfoot. see more. verb. pass on stealthily. synonyms: slip. see more. verb. put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner. “ sneak a look” synonyms: smuggle. see more. verb.
[transitive] to do something or take somebody/something somewhere secretly, often without permission. sneak something We sneaked a look at her diary. If the gate is open, you can sneak a peek at the gardens. At last we were able to sneak a moment alone together. sneak something to somebody I managed to sneak a note to him.
to take something somewhere without anyone seeing you: We tried to sneak the dog into the hotel. sneak a look/glance at sb/sth. to look at someone or something quickly and secretly: I sneaked a look at the answers. Phrasal verbs. sneak up. noun [ C ] informal UK uk / sniːk / us.
verb (used with object), sneaked or snuck, sneak·ing. to move, put, pass, etc., in a stealthy or furtive manner: He sneaked the gun into his pocket. to do, take, or enjoy hurriedly or surreptitiously: to sneak a cigarette.
5 days ago · 1. to move quietly and stealthily so as to avoid being seen or heard; go furtively. 2. to be a sneak; behave in a stealthy, underhanded, or cowardly manner. verb transitive. 3. to give, put, carry, take, etc. secretly or in a stealthy, sneaking manner. noun.
n. 1. A person regarded as stealthy, cowardly, or underhanded. 2. An instance of sneaking; a quiet, stealthy movement. 3. Informal A sneaker. adj. 1. Carried out in a clandestine manner: sneak preparations for war. 2. Perpetrated without warning: a sneak attack. [Probably akin to Middle English sniken, to creep, from Old English snīcan .]
Apr 24, 2024 · 1. intransitive verb. If you sneak somewhere, you go there very quietly on foot, trying to avoid being seen or heard. Sometimes he would sneak out of his house late at night to be with me. Synonyms: slink, slip, steal, creep More Synonyms of sneak. 2. transitive verb. If you sneak something somewhere, you take it there secretly.
