Meaning & Definition of Sneak in English
English⟶
Sneak
/snik/
noun
1. A person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
synonym:
- sneak
2. Someone who prowls or sneaks about
- Usually with unlawful intentions
synonym:
- prowler,
- sneak,
- stalker
3. Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
synonym:
- fink,
- snitch,
- snitcher,
- stoolpigeon,
- stool pigeon,
- stoolie,
- sneak,
- sneaker,
- canary
verb
1. To go stealthily or furtively
- "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house"
synonym:
- sneak,
- mouse,
- creep,
- pussyfoot
2. Put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
- "Sneak a look"
- "Sneak a cigarette"
synonym:
- sneak
3. Make off with belongings of others
synonym:
- pilfer,
- cabbage,
- purloin,
- pinch,
- abstract,
- snarf,
- swipe,
- hook,
- sneak,
- filch,
- nobble,
- lift
4. Pass on stealthily
- "He slipped me the key when nobody was looking"
synonym:
- slip,
- sneak
adjective
1. Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
- Taking pains to avoid being observed
- "A furtive manner"
- "A sneak attack"
- "Stealthy footsteps"
- "A surreptitious glance at his watch"
synonym:
- furtive,
- sneak(a),
- sneaky,
- stealthy,
- surreptitious
Examples of using
Don't sneak up on people.
Don't sneak out of the concert!