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wegsluipen — meaning in English

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English meaning

sneak verb To move quietly and carefully so as not to be noticed.

Senses

wegsluipen is used for these senses in English:

sneak (intransitive) To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.
sneak (transitive, dated) To hide, especially in a mean or cowardly manner.

sneak — full definition

verb To move quietly and carefully so as not to be noticed.
verb To take something without permission, doing it quietly and secretly.
adjective Done secretly, or released ahead of the official date.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

gluiperd sluipen rondsluipen