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sneak
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- pronunciation:
- snik
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sneaks, sneaking, snuck, sneaked |
| definition 1: |
to move quietly and in a sly way.
The burglar was sneaking through the house.- synonyms:
- prowl, steal, tiptoe
- similar words:
- creep, lurk, slide, slip
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| definition 2: |
to move, put, bring, or take in a secret or sly manner.
They sneaked a peek at the papers on the desk.He tried to sneak another piece of cake.- synonyms:
- steal
- similar words:
- palm, slip, smuggle
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| related words: |
edge, pry |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who is cowardly, dishonest, or sly; someone who is not worthy of being trusted.
That sneak broke a window and lied about it. |
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