sneaky
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈsniːki/
Definition
Acting in a secretive, sly, or underhanded way to avoid detection.
Examples
He took a sneaky look at his neighbor's exam paper while the teacher was distracted.
The puppy made a sneaky attempt to steal a piece of cheese from the table.
She had a sneaky feeling that something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
How to Use sneaky
- a sneaky way (collocation)
- a method that is secretive or underhanded. — "He found a sneaky way to bypass the security system."
- be sneaky about (collocation)
- to act in a secretive manner regarding a specific topic. — "Don't be sneaky about your plans; just tell me the truth."
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