sneaky

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    marked by deception
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

Word Origin

sneaky (adj.)
1833, from sneak (v.) + -y (2). Related: Sneakily; sneakiness. Sneaky Pete "cheap liquor" is from 1949.

Example

1. You almost got away with it , you sneaky butthole .
2. Very sneaky . Very sly . It 's got the acoustic b-side .
3. He is sneaky in the room .
4. Did you ever hear of a sneaky amoeba ?
5. You think I 'm that sneaky ?

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