Snuck: meaning, definitions and examples

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snuck

 

[ snสŒk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'snuck' is the simple past tense of 'sneak', which means to move quietly and stealthily. It implies a sense of secrecy and carefulness, often to avoid being noticed. This verb is commonly used in informal contexts and emphasizes the clandestine manner in which someone or something moves or acts.

Synonyms

crept, slipped, sneaked

Examples of usage

  • She snuck out of the house after midnight.
  • He snuck a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.
  • They snuck in a video camera to film the surprise party.

Translations

Translations of the word "snuck" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escapuliu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคชเค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschlichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengendap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบั€ะฐะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przesmyknฤ…ล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใฃใใ‚Š่กŒใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท filรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escabullido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑzmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด๊ธˆ์‚ด๊ธˆ ๊ฐ”๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู„ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plรญลพil se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vkradol sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚„ๆ‚„ๅœฐ่ตฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priplazil se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sneiรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ั€ั‚า›ะฐ ัˆั‹า“ั‹ะฟ ะบะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒฃแƒ›แƒแƒ“ แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sneak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escabullirse

Etymology

The term 'snuck' is an irregular past tense of 'sneak', primarily used in American English. The word 'sneak' originates from the Middle Dutch word 'snฤ“ken', meaning 'to creep' or 'to move stealthily'. It evolved in English around the 15th century, gaining popularity in the 19th century. Initially, 'sneaked' was the standard past tense; however, the usage of 'snuck' emerged later, especially in the United States, and has become widely accepted in colloquial speech. The shift showcases the dynamic nature of language and how regional variations can influence usage over time. The informal nature of 'snuck' reflects a cultural tendency towards simplification in language, aligning with patterns observed in American English.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,167, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.