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Definition of sneaking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
secretive actiondone in a secretive or stealthy manner
- He gave her a sneaking glance across the table..
2.
nagging feelingslight but persistent and unacknowledged
- I have a sneaking suspicion he is right.
Expressions with sneaking
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uneasy belief something is true or wrong without proof
I had a sneaking suspicion the offer was too good.
experience a subtle suspicion without clear evidence
I have a sneaking feeling he will cancel.
quiet suspicion or worry that grows slowly
I have a sneaking feeling we forgot something important.
Origin of sneaking
Old Norse, sníkja (to creep)
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train traveler
person who travels by sneaking onto freight trains
Examples of sneaking in a sentence
He made a sneaking exit from the party. She felt a sneaking doubt about the plan. There's a sneaking feeling that something is off.
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- French:furtif, vague, ...
- German:heimlich, schleichend, ...
- Italian:di nascosto, sottile, ...
- Spanish:sigiloso, leve, ...
- Portuguese:sorrateiro, vago, ...
- Chinese:偷偷摸摸的, 挥之不去的, ...
- Japanese:こっそりした, 漠然とした, ...
- Arabic:مُتَسَلِّل, خَفِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲשָׁאִי, מִתְגַּנֵּב, ...
- Russian:крадущийся, смутный, ...
- Ukrainian:потайний, підозрілий, ...
- Hindi:चोर, हल्का सा, ...
Definition of sneak - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
move stealthilyintr. move quietly and secretly to avoid detectionintr.
- He tried to sneak out of the house at night..
2.
quiet departureintr. leave quietly without being noticedintr.
- He decided to sneak out of the party early.
3.
covert handofftr. bring something secretly to someonetr.
- He would sneak notes to her during class.
4.
- She sneaked a look at the answers.
5.
secret thefttr. take something secretly without permissiontr.
- She managed to sneak a cookie from the jar.
Noun
1.
- Everyone knew he was a sneak after the incident..
2.
stealthy personperson who moves stealthily to gather information
- The sneak was caught eavesdropping on the conversation.
3.
sportsTECH. US play in football where quarterback dives forwardTECH. US
- The team scored with a successful sneak.
4.
stealthy actUS act of moving quietly to avoid detectionUS
- He made a sneak into the room without anyone noticing.
5.
- He wore his favorite sneak to the gym.
Adjective
1.
secrecydone in a secretive or stealthy way
- He took a sneak approach to avoid being seen.
2.
- We got a sneak preview of the new movie.
Images of sneak
sneaker or tennis shoe
Expressions with sneak
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enter a place without being noticed
He managed to sneak in through the back door.
leave a place quietly to avoid being seen
She decided to sneak off before the meeting ended.
move quietly to avoid being seen or caught
He managed to sneak past the security guard.
approach quietly to surprise someone or something
He tried to sneak up on his friend.
look quickly and secretly at something
She tried to sneak a look at the answers.
leave a place secretly to avoid detection
He managed to sneak out without anyone noticing..
smoke secretly to avoid being seen
He went behind the building to sneak a smoke.
secretly inform someone about another's wrongdoing
She decided to sneak on her classmates to the teacher.
brief early view of something not yet released
Fans were thrilled to get a sneak peek of the new movie..
approach someone quietly without being noticed
The cat tried to sneak up on the bird.
leave secretly to avoid detection
He managed to sneak away while the guards were distracted..
screening to test audience reaction before release
The sneak preview helped producers decide on the final cut.
thief who steals without being noticed
The sneak thief managed to swipe the wallet without any fuss..
football play where quarterback runs forward quickly
The team used a quarterback sneak to score the touchdown.
enter a place quietly or without permission, trying not to be seen
We tried to sneak into the theater without buying tickets.
bunt intended to surprise the defense
The player executed a perfect sneak bunt to advance the runner.
Origin of sneak
Old English, snican (to creep)
Examples of sneak in a sentence
They sneak around the building to avoid the guard. She tried to sneak past the guards unnoticed. They managed to sneak away during the commotion. She managed to sneak a gift into his bag. He tried to sneak a letter into her locker. He tried to sneak a peek at the surprise gift.
They sneak into the theater without tickets. Someone tried to sneak cash from my wallet. He sneaked a pencil from his classmate's desk. Nobody trusted him because he was a sneak. The sneak was caught eavesdropping on their conversation. The sneak managed to overhear the secret plans. Everyone was wary of the sneak in their midst. The quarterback executed a sneak to gain a yard. They won the game with a last-minute sneak. His sneak past the guard went unnoticed. The children planned a sneak downstairs after bedtime. He bought a new sneak for the marathon. Her sneak collection includes rare vintage pairs. She made a sneak visit to the office. The sneak attack caught everyone off guard. They offered a sneak peek of the upcoming album. The sneak release of the product created a buzz.
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- French:se faufiler, fourbe, ...
- German:schleichen, Schleicher, ...
- Italian:sgattaiolare, spione, ...
- Spanish:colarse, soplón, ...
- Portuguese:esgueirar-se, bisbilhoteiro, ...
- Chinese:潜行, 偷偷摸摸的人, ...
- Japanese:こっそり動く, こそこそした人, ...
- Arabic:تَسَلَّلَ, مُتَسَلِّل, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְגַּנֵּב, נוֹכֵל, ...
- Russian:красться, подлец, ...
- Ukrainian:крастися, підлий, ...
- Hindi:दबे पाँव चलना, धोखेबाज, ...
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