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Meaning of sneak
to move quietly and secretly, often so as not to be noticed
Etymology of sneak
The word "sneak" originated in the mid-16th century, likely derived from the Middle English word "snek", which is also related to the Old English word "sneacan", meaning "to creep" or "to crawl"
Historically, the word "sneak" was used to describe the act of moving quietly and secretly, often with the intention of avoiding detection or achieving a hidden goal
Synonyms
sneak
creep
slip
slide
slink
prowl
lurk
skulk
hide
conceal
disguise
disguise oneself
mask
camouflage
secrete
covert
furtive
stealthy
surreptitious
clandestine
covertly
secretly
quietly
unnoticed
unobserved
stealthily
sneakily
creeps
sneaking
creeping
slipping
sliding
slinking
prowling
lurking
skulking
hiding
concealing
disguising
masking
camouflaging
secreting
Definitions
- to move quietly and secretly, often so as not to be noticed
- * to do something secretly or dishonestly
- * to enter or leave a place quietly and secretly
Usage Examples
- The thief tried to sneak into the house without being seen
- * She sneaked a peek at the exam questions before the test
- * He sneaked out of the room to avoid confrontation