sneaky

[US]/'sniːkɪ/
[UK]/'sniki/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. behaving in a deceitful or underhanded manner, sly or devious.

Example Sentences

I developed a sneaky fondness for the old lady.

But Wakefield used his trademark knuckleball to set up a sneaky fastball, ducking and weaving the New York bats in tight spots.

He is known for his sneaky behavior.

She gave him a sneaky smile.

The cat made a sneaky move towards the bird.

He has a sneaky way of getting what he wants.

The sneaky thief stole the jewels without anyone noticing.

She had a sneaky plan to surprise her friend.

The detective used a sneaky tactic to catch the criminal.

He gave me a sneaky wink to let me know he was joking.

The sneaky fox quietly approached the henhouse.

She had a sneaky way of finding out secrets.

Real-world Examples

Besides the fact that babies are actually really, really sneaky.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

The virus cell that was sneezed into your lungs is sneaky.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

The virus that was sneezed into your lungs is sneaky.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

Your mother is a rotten, sneaky person.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

I feel like this is a sneaky secret.

Source: Learn grammar with Lucy.

So, an S can be a little bit sneaky, that one!

Source: Emma's delicious English

And few creatures are as sneaky as a vampire.

Source: Undercover in the Penguin Colony

I think so, but tech companies are sneaky about it.

Source: Connection Magazine

" Sneaky tell-tale" ! Tink called out from somewhere round the corner.

Source: Peter Pan

Well now, that would be a sneaky move on their part.

Source: TOEFL Listening Preparation Practice

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