noun
sneaky link
SNEE-kee LINK
Sneaky link (noun) means a person someone meets up with in secret, usually for casual sex, without telling friends or a partner. Example: “She's not his girlfriend, she's his sneaky link.”
noun
1
slang A person someone meets up with in secret, usually for casual sex, without telling friends or a partner.
"She's not his girlfriend, she's his sneaky link."
"Half the group chat suspects he has a sneaky link across town."
2
slang The secret meeting itself.
"He left the party at midnight for a sneaky link."
How to use sneaky link
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone you secretly meet up with, usually for sex.
When to use it
Youth slang, spread widely through TikTok; informal only.
Easily confused with
situationship
side piece
friends with benefits
Common pairings
my sneaky link
sneaky link season
linking up
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Etymology
From 'sneaky' plus 'link', British and Caribbean slang for meeting up with or dating someone ('linking').
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a sneaky link and a situationship?
A sneaky link is defined by secrecy: the point is that other people do not know about it, and it is usually mainly physical. A situationship is undefined rather than hidden; the two people may be openly spending time together but have never agreed what they are.
Does a sneaky link mean someone is cheating?
Not necessarily. Single people use the term for a casual arrangement they simply want to keep private. It does describe cheating when one of the people involved is in a committed relationship.
What is the meaning of sneaky link?
"sneaky link" (noun) means a person someone meets up with in secret, usually for casual sex, without telling friends or a partner.
What is another word for sneaky link?
Other words for "sneaky link" include fling, hookup, side piece, booty call.
