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sneaky
adjective \ˈsnē-kē\
: behaving in a secret and usually dishonest manner
: done in a secret and dishonest manner
sneak·i·ersneak·i·est
Full Definition of SNEAKY
: marked by stealth, furtiveness, or shiftiness <a sneaky trick>
— sneak·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
— sneak·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SNEAKY
1833
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SNEAKINESS Defined for Kids
sneaky
adjective \ˈsnē-kē\
sneak·i·ersneak·i·est
Definition of SNEAKY for Kids
: behaving in a sly or secret way or showing that kind of behavior <a sneaky person> <a sneaky trick>
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