Meaning & Definition of word "Sneaking"
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Sneaking
/ˈsniː.kɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. moving quietly and stealthily.
- Example: She was sneaking through the hallway to surprise her friend.
- 2. doing something in a secretive or sneaky way.
- Example: He was sneaking a snack before dinner.
adjective:
- 1. characterized by or done in a stealthy manner.
- Example: His sneaking suspicion turned out to be correct.
Etymology
From Old English 'snecan', meaning 'to creep' or 'to crawl'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sneaking suspicion:
A feeling that something is true, often without strong evidence.
sneaking around:
Acting secretly or in a deceitful manner.
sneaking out:
Leaving a place stealthily or without being noticed.
Related Words
sneak:
To move quietly and secretly.
sneaker:
A type of shoe designed for comfort and athletic activity.
sneaky:
Having a tendency to act secretly or deceitfully.
Slang Meanings of sneaking
Meaning: To sneak in or out of a place without anyone noticing.
Example Sentence: We were sneaking into the party through the back door.
Meaning: To be sly or underhanded in behavior.
Example Sentence: He's always sneaking around trying to get people in trouble.