Sneak Definition

sneak
adjective
  1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; "a furtive manner"; "a sneak attack"; "stealthy footsteps"; "a surreptitious glance at his watch"
noun
  1. a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
  2. someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
  3. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
verb
  1. to go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house"
  2. put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner; "sneak a look"; "sneak a cigarette"
  3. make off with belongings of others
  4. pass on stealthily; "He slipped me the key when nobody was looking"

"Sneak" in song lyrics

See how sneak is used in real songs:

  • "Hike the bar, I do the quarterback sneak"
    Aceyalone f/ Zulu — Push
  • "Sneak"
    Bloods & Crips — Piru Love
  • "Red Eyez, Rampage, Spike, Sneak"
    Bloods & Crips — Wish You Were Here

Words that rhyme with sneak

Usage tips for "sneak"

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