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Meaning of sneaking

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sneaking

verb

Definitions

  1. To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.

    Example: He decided to sneak into the kitchen for a second cookie while his mom was on the phone.

    Synonyms:skulk
  2. To take something stealthily without permission.

    Example: I went to sneak a chocolate but my dad caught me.

  3. (ditransitive) To stealthily bring someone something.

    Example: She asked me to sneak her a phone next month.

  4. To hide, especially in a mean or cowardly manner.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of one who sneaks.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Secret or underhand; not openly avowed.