sneaker meaning

sneaker as a noun

1. a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole

   Synonyms: gym shoe, tennis shoe

   Type of: shoe

   Kinds: plimsoll

2. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

   Synonyms: fink, snitch, snitcher, stoolpigeon, stool pigeon, stoolie, sneak, canary

   Type of: informer

How to pronounce sneaker

sneaker is pronounced /ˈsnikɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with sneaker

• speaker
• seeker
• beaker
• leaker
• squeaker
• streaker