sneak
word
/ˈsnik/
sneek
/snˈiːk/
sneek
Definition
To go somewhere quietly and secretly so that other people do not notice you. It can also mean doing something in a hidden or dishonest way.
Usage & Nuances
Often suggests avoiding attention or breaking a rule: 'sneak out', 'sneak in', 'sneak past'. 'Sneaky' describes a person or action that is secretly dishonest. In sports or rankings, 'sneak into' can mean getting in narrowly or unexpectedly.
Spanish: colarse - escabullirse - entrar a escondidasPortuguese (BR): entrar escondido - sair/entrar de fininho - se esgueirarPortuguese (PT): entrar às escondidas - sair/entrar de fininho - esgueirar-seChinese (Simplified): 偷偷溜走 - 偷偷进入 - 溜出去Chinese (Traditional): 偷偷溜走 - 偷偷進入 - 溜出去Hindi: चुपके से जाना - छिपकर घुसना - दबे पाँव निकलनाArabic: يتسلل - يدخل خلسة - يخرج خفيةBengali: চুপিচুপি প্রবেশ করা - গোপনে কিছু করাRussian: прокрадываться - пробираться тайком - делать тайноJapanese: こっそり入る - こっそりするVietnamese: lén lút - lẻn vàoKorean: 몰래 들어가다 - 몰래 하다Turkish: gizlice girmek - gizlice yapmakUrdu: چپکے سے جانا - چوری چھپے کرناIndonesian: menyelinap - diam-diam masuk
Example Sentences
The boy snuck into the kitchen for a cookie.
basic
She sneaks out at night to meet her friends.
basic
We had to sneak past the sleeping dog.
basic
He snuck a quick look at his phone during the meeting.
natural
The team snuck into the finals after an unexpected win.
natural
I tried to sneak the news into the conversation without making it a big deal.
natural