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Word: Sneak
Speech Type: Verb
late 16th century: probably dialect; perhaps related to obsolete snike ‘to creep’
sniːk
move or go in a furtive or stealthy way
Short Definition:move or go in furtive or stealthy manner
Examples:- I sneaked out by the back exit
(especially in children's use) inform an adult or person in authority of a companion's misdeeds; tell tales
Short Definition:inform adult or person in authority of companion's misdeeds
Examples:- she sneaked on us
Word: Sneak
Speech Type: Noun
sniːk
(especially in children's use) someone who informs an adult or person in authority of a companion's misdeeds; a telltale
Short Definition:someone who informs adult or person in authority of companion's misdeeds
Examples:- Ethel was the form sneak and goody-goody
Word: Sneak
Speech Type: Adjective
sniːk
acting or done surreptitiously, unofficially, or without warning
Short Definition:acting or done surreptitiously, unofficially, or without warning
Examples:- a sneak thief
- a sneak preview
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