| sneak preview |
a single advance screening of a motion picture, usu. done to evaluate the reaction of the audience. |
| sneak thief |
a burglar who enters without breaking in, usu. through an open door or window. |
| sneak up on |
to approach (someone) quietly and without letting that person become aware of one's presence, typically in order to surprise or attack. |
| sneaky |
of or like a sneak; furtive or underhanded. |
| sneer |
to smile or move one's mouth in a scornful way, esp. by curling the upper lip. [5 definitions] |
| sneeze |
to release a sudden, involuntary burst of air through the mouth and nose, often because of a nasal irritation. [2 definitions] |
| sneeze at |
(informal) to treat lightly or with scorn. |
| snell |
a short piece of monofilament or the like used to attach a fishhook to a fishing line. |
| snick |
to nick, snip, or cut slightly. [6 definitions] |
| snicker |
to laugh in a sly, partly suppressed way. [3 definitions] |
| snide |
insulting in a derisive way; maliciously sarcastic. |
| sniff |
to take in short, audible breaths of air through the nose. [7 definitions] |
| sniffle |
to sniff continually, usu. to relieve congestion caused by a cold or by weeping. [3 definitions] |
| sniffy |
disposed to sniff, as in contempt or arrogance; disdainful. |
| snifter |
a drinking glass with a narrow top and pear shape, used esp. for brandy and cognac. |
| snigger |
variant of snicker. |
| snip |
to cut or clip with short, quick strokes of shears, scissors, or the like. [6 definitions] |
| snipe |
any of a variety of wading birds with long bills for digging. [5 definitions] |
| sniper |
a soldier who shoots at enemy troops from a concealed position. [2 definitions] |
| snippet |
a small piece or part; bit; fragment. |
| snippy |
(informal) brief and impolite; curt. |