Sneaky: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธ
sneaky
[ หsniหki ]
behavior
having or showing a clever and dishonest way of achieving something, especially by doing things secretly or quietly
Synonyms
crafty, deceitful, sly, underhanded
Examples of usage
- She had a sneaky suspicion that he was lying.
- He gave her a sneaky smile as he walked past.
manner
in a secret or sly way
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He peeked sneaky through the keyhole.
- She moved sneaky to avoid being seen.
Translations
Translations of the word "sneaky" in other languages:
๐ต๐น astuto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช heimlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ licik
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ podstฤpny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท furtif
๐ช๐ธ astuto
๐น๐ท sinsi
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตํํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎุงุฏุน
๐จ๐ฟ zรกkeลnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกkernรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ก็พ
๐ธ๐ฎ zvit
๐ฎ๐ธ lรบmskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนะปะฐะบะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษkrli
๐ฒ๐ฝ astuto
Word origin
The word 'sneaky' originated from the Middle English word 'sneke', meaning to creep or crawl. Over time, it evolved to describe someone who acts in a secretive or deceitful manner. The negative connotation associated with 'sneaky' reflects society's disapproval of dishonest behavior.
See also: sneak, sneakers, sneakily, sneakiness, sneaking.