sneak

B2
Pronunciation
/sniːk/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

One who sneaks; one who moves stealthily to acquire an item or information.

Example Sentences
  • My little brother is such a sneak; yesterday I caught him trying to look through my diary.
2 Definition

A cheat; a con artist.

Synonyms
con artist trickster
Example Sentences
  • I can't believe I gave that sneak $50 for a ticket when they were selling for $20 at the front gate.
3 Definition

An informer; a tell-tale.

4 Definition

A ball bowled so as to roll along the ground; a daisy-cutter

5 Definition

A sneaker; a tennis shoe.

6 Definition

A play where the quarterback receives the snap and immediately dives forward.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.

Synonyms
skulk
Example Sentences
  • He decided to sneak into the kitchen for a second cookie while his mom was on the phone.
2 Definition

To take something stealthily without permission.

Example Sentences
  • I went to sneak a chocolate but my dad caught me.
3 Definition

(ditransitive) To stealthily bring someone something.

Example Sentences
  • She asked me to sneak her a phone next month.
4 Definition

To hide, especially in a mean or cowardly manner.

5 Definition

(with on) To inform an authority of another's misdemeanours.

Synonyms
grass snitch tell tales
Example Sentences
  • If you sneak on me I'll bash you!
Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

In advance; before release to the general public.

Example Sentences
  • The company gave us a sneak look at their new electronic devices.
2 Definition

In a stealthy or surreptitious manner.

Example Sentences
  • I was able to get a sneak peek at the guest list.