Sneak
Pronunciation: /ˈsniːk/
Sneak (verb)
- to move quietly and secretly to avoid being seen or heard
- to take something without permission and without being noticed
Examples
- He tried to sneak past the sleeping dog.
- They sneak into the house without making a sound.
Common collocations: sneak around, sneak up, sneak a peek, sneak a bite, act like a sneak
Sneak (noun)
- a person who moves quietly to avoid being seen or heard
- a person who secretly tells someone in authority about others' actions
Examples
- He's such a sneak, always hiding things.
- The sneak was caught listening at the door.