sneak
//sniːk//
Verb
sneakInfinitive
sneakPresent tense
sneakedPast tense
sneakedPast participle
sneakingPresent participle
sneaksThird-person singular
1
To move quietly and secretly in order to avoid being noticed or heard.
He sneaked into the kitchen to get a cookie.
2
To go somewhere secretly or furtively, especially when not supposed to be there.
He sneaked into the kitchen to get a cookie.
3
To take or bring something secretly or without permission.
He sneaked some cookies from the kitchen.
Noun
sneakSingular
sneaksPlural
1
A person who behaves in a secretive, cowardly, or underhanded manner.
I can't believe he told the teacher about our plan. What a sneak!
2
A stealthy or furtive movement or action.
He made a sneak toward the door, hoping no one would notice.
Adjective
sneakierComparative
sneakiestSuperlative
1
Done or occurring secretly or without warning; surreptitious.
They made a sneak attack on the enemy camp at dawn.