Sneaking
/ˈsniː.kɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
verb
moving quietly and stealthily.
She was sneaking through the hallway to surprise her friend.
doing something in a secretive or sneaky way.
He was sneaking a snack before dinner.
adjective
characterized by or done in a stealthy manner.
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
To sneak in or out of a place without anyone noticing.
We were sneaking into the party through the back door.
To be sly or underhanded in behavior.
He's always sneaking around trying to get people in trouble.