sneaky
pronunciation
How to pronounce sneaky in British English: UK [ˈsni:ki]
How to pronounce sneaky in American English: US [ˈsniki]
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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 ?