sneaky
Sneaky (adjective) means acting in a secretive, underhanded, or dishonest way. Example: “That was a sneaky move, hiding the evidence before the meeting.”
How to Use Sneaky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a secretive or deceptive way — not always evil, sometimes just sly or clever.
Word Forms
sneakier comparative, sneakies plural, sneakiest superlative
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What does “sneaky” mean?
The word “sneaky” means acting in a secretive, underhanded, or dishonest way. In plain terms, doing something in a secretive or deceptive way — not always evil, sometimes just sly or clever.
How do you pronounce “sneaky”?
“Sneaky” is pronounced SNEE-kee (/ˈsniːki/ in IPA).
How do you use “sneaky” in a sentence?
Here is “sneaky” used in a sentence: “That was a sneaky move, hiding the evidence before the meeting.”
What is another word for “sneaky”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sneaky” include slippery, evasive and dodgy.
What part of speech is “sneaky”?
“Sneaky” is an adjective.
Is “sneaky” a common word?
“Sneaky” is an uncommon word in modern English.