Sneaky

Pronunciation: /ˈsniːki/

Definitions of sneaky

adjective sly, deceitful, or underhanded in behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The cat was being sneaky as it tried to steal food from the table.

A2 She felt sneaky as she hid behind the door, waiting to surprise her friend.

B1 The detective used sneaky tactics to catch the criminal in the act.

B2 The politician was known for his sneaky maneuvers to gain power.

C1 The spy was incredibly sneaky, able to gather information without being detected.

C2 The hacker's sneaky methods allowed them to access sensitive data undetected.

Examples of sneaky in a Sentence

formal The sneaky thief managed to steal the priceless artifact without anyone noticing.

informal I saw you being sneaky and trying to take an extra cookie from the jar!

slang She's always so sneaky, you never know what she's up to.

figurative His sneaky tactics in the negotiation room helped him secure a better deal.

Grammatical Forms of sneaky

• past tense: sneaked
• plural: sneakies
• comparative: sneakier
• superlative: sneakiest
• present tense: sneaks
• future tense: will sneak
• perfect tense: have sneaked
• continuous tense: is sneaking
• singular: sneaky
• positive degree: sneaky
• infinitive: to sneak
• gerund: sneaking
• participle: sneaking

Origin and Evolution of sneaky

First Known Use: 1859 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'sneaky' is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'snykr', which means 'to creep'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sneaky' has evolved to describe someone who is sly or deceitful in their actions.