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sneaking

/ˈsniːkɪŋ/

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verb

To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.

Examples :

"He decided to sneak into the kitchen for a second cookie while his mom was on the phone."

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verb

To take something stealthily without permission.

Examples :

"I went to sneak a chocolate but my dad caught me."

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verb

(ditransitive) To stealthily bring someone something.

Examples :

"She asked me to sneak her a phone next month."

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verb

To hide, especially in a mean or cowardly manner.

Examples :

"The student was sneaking out of the classroom before the bell rang to avoid detention. "

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verb

(with on) To inform an authority of another's misdemeanours.

Examples :

"Maria was sneaking on her classmate for cheating during the test. "

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noun

The act of one who sneaks.

Examples :

"The boy's sneaking around the corner was a sign that he was trying to avoid his mom. "

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adjective

Secret or underhand; not openly avowed.

Examples :

"He had a sneaking suspicion that his brother was eating his cookies. "

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