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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsniːki/
sneaky means: Acting secretly and dishonestly to get what you want.
adjective
SECRETLY DISHONESTB2
Acting secretly and dishonestly to get what you want.
- That was a sneaky trick.
- He found a sneaky way to avoid paying.
- She was sneaky about taking credit for our work.
HARD TO DETECTC1
Moving or acting so cleverly and quietly that people have difficulty noticing or catching you.
- The sneaky cat slipped past the dog.
- Those sneaky thieves always escape the guards.
- Her sneaky movements made her hard to spot.
Questions about sneaky
What does sneaky mean?
Acting secretly and dishonestly to get what you want.
What is sneaky in other languages?
Türkçe: sinsi · Español: astuto · Français: sournois · Deutsch: hinterhältig · Italiano: subdolo · 日本語: ずるい
How do you pronounce sneaky?
It is pronounced /ˈsniːki/.
How do you use sneaky in a sentence?
That was a sneaky trick. He found a sneaky way to avoid paying.
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