HyperDic: sneaky

English > 2 senses of the word sneaky:
ADJECTIVEallsneaky, underhand, underhandedmarked by deception
allsneaky, furtive, sneak, stealthy, surreptitiousmarked by quiet and caution and secrecy
sneaky > pronunciation
Soundssniy'kiy
Rhymesachy ... yucky: 142 rhymes with kiy...
English > sneaky: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningmarked by deception.
Synonymsunderhand, underhanded
Broadercrooked, corruptnot straight
Spanishdeshonesto, ilícito, turbio
Nounssneaka person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
sneakinessa disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously
English > sneaky: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmarked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed.
Synonymsfurtive, sneak, stealthy, surreptitious
Broaderconcealedhidden on any grounds for any motive
Spanishacechante, furtiva, furtivo, sigiloso, solapado, subrepticia, subrepticio
Nounssneaksomeone who prowls or sneaks about
sneakinessa disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously
Adverbssneakilyin a surreptitious manner

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