HyperDic: sneaker

English > 2 senses of the word sneaker:
NOUNartifactsneaker, gym shoe, tennis shoea canvas shoe with a pliable rubber / rubber sole
person sneaker, fink, snitch, snitcher, stoolpigeon, stool pigeon, stoolie, sneak, canarysomeone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
sneaker > pronunciation
Soundssniy'ker
Rhymesacre / Acre ... Zocor: 182 rhymes with ker...
English > sneaker: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA canvas shoe with a pliable rubber / rubber sole.
Synonymsgym shoe, tennis shoe
NarrowerplimsollA light gym shoe with a rubber / rubber sole and a canvas top
Broadershoefootwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
Spanishbamba, zapatilla de gimnasia, zapatillas de tenis
Catalanbamba, sabatilles de tennis
English > sneaker: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaningsomeone acting as an informer or decoy for the police.
Synonymsfink, snitch, snitcher, stoolpigeon, stool pigeon, stoolie, sneak, canary
Broaderinformer, betrayer, rat, squealer, blabberOne who reveals confidential information in return for money
Spanishcanario, delator, infiltrado, informante, malsín, soplón
Catalandelator, espieta, soplón

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