sneaky meaning

UK /sniːk/ US /ˈsniki/ 2 syllables

sneaky (adjective): marked by deception.

sneaky has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

sneaky as an adjective

  1. marked by deception
    • achieved success in business only by underhand methods

    Synonyms: underhand, underhanded

    Similar: crooked

    Related forms: sneak, sneakiness

  2. 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

    Synonyms: furtive, sneak, stealthy, surreptitious

    Similar: concealed

    Related forms: sneak, sneakiness

sneaky in a sentence

How to pronounce sneaky

sneaky is pronounced /sniːk/ in British English and /ˈsniki/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with sneaky

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SN · words ending in KY · 6-letter words

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