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If I had been trying to take the job away from him in a sneaky, underhand manner, then I deserved all I got. But it was the other way around. I was trying to get him the job.
Ian St. John

Meaning of "sneaky" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SNEAKY

sneaky  [ˈsniːkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SNEAKY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sneaky is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SNEAKY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sneak

Sneak may refer to: ▪ Silent movement ▪ The Sneaks, a band from New Zealand ▪ The Sneaks, their debut album ▪ Quarterback sneak, an American football play ▪ Sneak magazine, a British weekly magazine published from 2002 to 2006 ▪ "Sneak", a 2012 apocalyptic fiction novel by Evan Angler ▪ Wiley Sneak, a main character on the British children's game show Trapped! ▪ Sneak, a notable installgentoo editor...

Definition of sneaky in the English dictionary

The definition of sneaky in the dictionary is underhand or secret.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SNEAKY


beaky
ˈbiːkɪ
cheeky
ˈtʃiːkɪ
cliquey
ˈkliːkɪ
cock-a-leekie
ˌkɒkəˈliːkɪ
creaky
ˈkriːkɪ
dashiki
dɑːˈʃiːkɪ
freaky
ˈfriːkɪ
geeky
ˈɡiːkɪ
Geikie
ˈɡiːkɪ
Leakey
ˈliːkɪ
leaky
ˈliːkɪ
ozeki
əʊˈziːkɪ
peaky
ˈpiːkɪ
reeky
ˈriːkɪ
screaky
ˈskriːkɪ
sleeky
ˈsliːkɪ
squeaky
ˈskwiːkɪ
streaky
ˈstriːkɪ
tiki
ˈtiːkɪ
tweaky
ˈtwiːkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SNEAKY

sneak
sneak preview
sneak thief
sneaker
sneakered
sneakers
sneakeup
sneakily
sneakiness
sneaking
sneakingly
sneakingness
sneakish
sneakishly
sneakishness
sneaksby
sneap
sneck
sned
snee

WORDS THAT END LIKE SNEAKY

braky
caky
croaky
flaky
keepsaky
laky
muzaky
oaky
quaky
shaky
snaky

Synonyms and antonyms of sneaky in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SNEAKY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sneaky» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of sneaky

Translation of «sneaky» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SNEAKY

Find out the translation of sneaky to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sneaky from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sneaky» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

偷偷摸摸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

astuto
570 millions of speakers

English

sneaky
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डरपोक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

متستر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подлый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sorrateira
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গোপন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sournois
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Licik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hinterhältig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

卑劣な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

교활한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sneaky
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hèn hạ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தனித்துவமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चोरटा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sinsi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

subdolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podstępny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підлий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mascate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ύπουλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sneaky
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lömsk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sleipe
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sneaky

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SNEAKY»

The term «sneaky» is very widely used and occupies the 21.844 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SNEAKY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sneaky

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6 QUOTES WITH «SNEAKY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sneaky.
1
David Agus
Take charge of hidden, sneaky sources of chronic inflammation that can trigger illness and disease by wearing comfortable shoes daily, getting an annual flu vaccine, and asking your doctor why you're not on a statin and baby aspirin if you're over the age of forty.
2
Marc Cherry
I love the idea of a beautiful neighborhood that represents the very best of American values, but also as a fun backdrop to some darker, deliciously sneaky things going on in people's lives.
3
Katherine Heigl
I'd be a terrible secret agent. I can't keep a secret and I'm not sneaky.
4
Ian St. John
If I had been trying to take the job away from him in a sneaky, underhand manner, then I deserved all I got. But it was the other way around. I was trying to get him the job.
5
Linus Torvalds
See, you not only have to be a good coder to create a system like Linux, you have to be a sneaky bastard too.
6
Lynne Truss
Texting is a fundamentally sneaky form of communication, which we should despise, but it is such a boon we don't care. We are all sneaks now.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SNEAKY»

Discover the use of sneaky in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sneaky and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things: How to Turn a Penny into a ...
Whether you use Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things as a practical tool to build useful devices, a fun little fantasy escape, or as a trivia guide to impress friends and family, this book is sure to be a reference favorite for years to come. ...
Tymony, Cy, 2013
2
The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods ...
Now in The Sneaky Chef, Lapine presents over 75 recipes that ingeniously disguise the most important superfoods inside kids’ favorite meals.
Missy Chase Lapine, 2007
3
Sneaky Book for Boys: How to perform sneaky magic tricks, ...
This clever book provides complete how-to instructions and diagrams for sneaky gadgets, survival skills, magic tricks, communication codes, and science projects.
Tymony, Cy, 2008
4
Sneaky People: A Novel
The time is the 1930s.
Thomas Berger, 2005
5
The Sneaky Book for Girls: How to Perform Sneaky Magic ...
In addition to profiles of more than a dozen famous women, this clever book also provides complete how-to instructions, along with diagrams for sneaky gadgets, survival skills, magic tricks, communication codes, science and crafting ...
Tymony, Cy, 2009
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Sneaky Kid and Its Aftermath: Ethics and Intimacy in Fieldwork
Here, Wolcott presents the full story of his intimate and tumultuous relationship with the young man who was the subject of his long-term study on how the educational system can fail students-The Brad Trilogy--and the firestorm it caused.
Harry F. Wolcott, 2002
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Sneaky Piecing: Beth’s 20+ Tips, Tricks & Techniques for ...
Beth also shares organizing tips to help you make the most of your sewing time. Take advantage of Beth’s video tutorials online with links listed inside the book.
Beth Ferrier, 2012
8
Sneaky Science Tricks: Perform Sneaky Mind-Over-Matter, ...
Each nifty project in the book comes complete with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations that fully demonstrate the step-by-step process, making Sneaky Science Tricks an ideal guidebook for sneaky scientists of all ages.
Tymony, Cy, 2010
9
The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch
This modern-day farce set in corporate America received its world premiere at the Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre of Louisville Strand has an undeniable facility with clever dialogue and slapstick situations.
James L. Rosenberg, 1987
10
Super Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things: Power Devices with ...
A do-it-yourself handbook explains how to transform simple, everyday items and objects into practical devices, games, science projects, and even articles of fashion.
Cy Tymony, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SNEAKY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sneaky is used in the context of the following news items.
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Amazon Rescues Bryan Cranston's 'Sneaky Pete' Pilot
Now, Amazon has joined the fray, acquiring Sneaky Pete, a drama pilot executive-produced by Bryan Cranston. CBS passed on the show in May when it set its ... «Adweek, Jul 15»
2
Anna Kendrick & Zac Efron Get Sneaky Pics Of Each Other On 'Mike …
Zac Efron grabs a not so sneaky picture of Anna Kendrick during some downtime on the set of Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates in Hawaii on Saturday ... «Just Jared, Jul 15»
3
Cat FREAKED OUT By Sneaky Cucumber
Scaredy cat. Watch this feline nearly jump out of its skin at the sight of a cucumber lurking behind it. Sure, a salad ingredient lying in wait can be terrifying. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
Magento e-commerce platform targeted with sneaky code
Attackers are using a sneaky method to steal payment card data from websites using Magento, eBay's widely used e-commerce platform. Researchers from ... «Computerworld, Jun 15»
5
Amazon in Talks for Bryan Cranston's Busted CBS Pilot 'Sneaky
Sneaky Pete” may rise again. Amazon is in negotiations with Sony Pictures TV to pick up the busted CBS drama pilot that has high-profile auspices in co-writers ... «Variety, Jun 15»
6
Sneaky Zebra Delivers Its Slow-Motion London Comic Con Cosplay …
Sneaky Zebra, the YouTube channel dedicated to curating montages of impressing cosplay artists moving in slow motion, has released its video from the MCM ... «Game Informer, May 15»
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Watch sneaky driver get his comeuppance as he fails in attempt to …
We all have fantasies of taking selfish queue-jumpers to task but few of us go to these sort of lengths to tackle them. This footage captures the moment an ... «mirror.co.uk, Apr 15»
8
Picton couple plan 'sneaky' next encounter
The pair that captured the hearts of New Zealanders are about to give love a second chance. Picton's William Chalmers met backpacking Scottish artist Sarah ... «Marlborough Express, Mar 15»
9
Shoppers face 'sneaky' price rises as brands reduce packet sizes …
Which? executive director Richard Lloyd said: 'Shrinking products can be a sneaky way of putting up costs for consumers because pack sizes shrink but the ... «This is Money, Mar 15»
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'Wheel of Fortune' contestant gives Snow White an eighth dwarf …
Ooh! So close. But while it's hard not to let out a little laugh over the Sneezy-Sneaky mixup, it's an understandable mistake, says Al Roker. And he should know. «Today.com, Mar 15»

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