Sneakiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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sneakiest
[ หsniหkiษชst ]
character trait
The term 'sneakiest' refers to someone or something that acts stealthily or deceitfully. It describes an individual known for their cunning and ability to avoid detection while engaging in underhanded behavior.
Synonyms
crafty, cunning, devious, sly, stealthy.
Examples of usage
- The sneakiest cat in the neighborhood always manages to catch the birds.
- He devised the sneakiest plan to surprise his friends.
- Her sneakiest move was to take the last cookie without anyone noticing.
Translations
Translations of the word "sneakiest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais sorrateiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช der schleichendste
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling licik
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฟัะดัััะฟะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbardziej przebiegลy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใฃใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus sournois
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs astuto
๐น๐ท en sinsi
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๋ชฐ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ุชุณูููุง
๐จ๐ฟ nejzรกkeลnฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najzรกkernejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ก็พ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj prebrisan
๐ฎ๐ธ sneaky
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ าั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แแแฆแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn sinsi
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs astuto
Etymology
The word 'sneaky' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the verb 'sneak,' which first appeared in the 17th century. 'Sneak' is thought to come from the Middle Dutch word 'sneken,' meaning 'to creep or move silently.' Over time, the adjective 'sneaky' evolved to describe actions characterized by stealth and deceit, often associated with someone who attempts to achieve their goals in a sly or underhanded manner. The superlative form 'sneakiest' signifies the highest degree of this quality. The evolution of the term reflects societal attitudes toward deceptive behaviors, which are generally frowned upon, yet often admired in certain contexts, such as in humor or entertainment.