Sneaked Meaning in English
word · lemma: sneak
/ˈsnikt/
SNEEKT
/snˈiːkt/
s-NEEKT
Definition
Moved quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed, usually to go somewhere or do something without permission.
Usage & Nuances
Used in storytelling and informal speech, often about children, animals, or secret actions. In American English, 'snuck' is also common and accepted. Typical phrases: 'sneaked out', 'sneaked in', 'sneaked a look'. Not used for regular, open movement.
Spanish: colarse - escabullirsePortuguese (BR): esgueirar-se - entrar sorrateiramentePortuguese (PT): esgueirar-se - entrar sorrateiramenteChinese (Simplified): 偷偷溜进 - 悄悄行动Chinese (Traditional): 偷偷溜進 - 悄悄行動Hindi: चुपके से जाना - दबे पाँव जानाArabic: تسلل - دخل خلسةBengali: চুপিসারে ঢোকা - লুকিয়ে চলাRussian: прокрасться - пробратьсяJapanese: こっそり入る - こっそり動くVietnamese: lẻn vào - lén điKorean: 몰래 들어가다 - 몰래 움직이다Turkish: gizlice girmek - gizlice hareket etmekUrdu: چپکے سے جانا - دبے پاؤں جاناIndonesian: mengendap-endap - diam-diam masuk
Example Sentences
He sneaked into the kitchen and ate a cookie.
basic
The cat sneaked out the open window.
basic
I sneaked a quick look at the answer sheet.
basic
They sneaked into the movie theater without tickets.
natural
Sam sneaked out of the party before anyone noticed.
natural
We sneaked some snacks into the classroom.
natural