Definition of sneaky Sneaky

/sniˈki/ - [sneekee] - sneak•y

We found 6 definitions of sneaky from 4 different sources.

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Adjective

sneaky, sneakier, sneakiest

sneaky - marked by deception; "achieved success in business only by underhand methods"
  underhand, underhanded
  corrupt, crooked lacking in integrity; "humanity they knew to be corrupt...from the day of Adam's creation"; "a corrupt and incompetent city government"
sneaky - marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; "a furtive manner"; "a sneak attack"; "stealthy footsteps"; "a surreptitious glance at his watch"
  furtive, sneak, stealthy, surreptitious
  concealed hidden on any grounds for any motive; "a concealed weapon"; "a concealed compartment in his briefcase"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • sneaky (Adjective)
    Difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries.
  • sneaky (Adjective)
    dishonest; deceitful.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • sneaky (n.)
    Like a sneak; sneaking.

Part of speech

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  • sneaky, adjective.

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