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    sneak

    sneak - Dictionary definition and meaning for word sneak

    Definition
    (noun) a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible Definition
    (noun) someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
    Synonyms : prowler , stalker
    Definition
    (noun) someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police Definition
    (verb) to go stealthily or furtively
    Synonyms : creep , mouse , pussyfoot
    Example Sentence
    • ..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house
    Definition
    (verb) put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
    Example Sentence
    • sneak a look
    • sneak a cigarette
    Definition
    (verb) make off with belongings of others
    Synonyms : abstract , cabbage , filch , hook , lift , nobble , pilfer , pinch , purloin , snarf , swipe
    Definition
    (verb) pass on stealthily
    Synonyms : slip
    Example Sentence
    • He slipped me the key when nobody was looking
    Definition
    (adj) marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
    Example Sentence
    • a furtive manner
    • a sneak attack
    • stealthy footsteps
    • a surreptitious glance at his watch
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for sneak

A snake always MOVES in a STEALTHY way..ie secretly

sneak= sn (tin) + eat(eat); The member of panchyat eat all the money for tin for poor ppl houses.

Remember that SNEAKER is a soft shoe worn for sports or casual walking, so u know what should SNEAK mean...to move quietly


Word used in video below:
text: sneak out
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